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    A W
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    @lost_01

    Exhausted the search capabilities, just wanted to check:

    I'm a skinny 6'2, but most quilt sizes I am looking to purchase are 6'0 or 6'6 (long).

    Was hoping to see what most of you who are my height do – deal with the 6'0 (I'm a side sleeper with a slight bend in my knees when I sleep, maybe that's ok?) or go with the full 6'6?

    *for reference, this will be my first quilt, and I am going for the katabatic palisade for a JMT trip this year.

    Thanks!

    #1950024
    Diplomatic Mike
    Member

    @mikefaedundee

    Locale: Under a bush in Scotland

    Just to add to your thinking, as a side sleeper, you may be better with the wide version.
    Only trial and (expensive) error will give you an answer.

    #1950025
    Raymond Estrella
    Member

    @rayestrella

    Locale: Northern Minnesota

    I am 6' 3" and a side sleeper too. All of my quilts (6) are between 70" – 72" inside length. I don't want my quilt over my head, just tucked to my chin.

    #1950331
    Darren M.
    Member

    @dmacdaddy

    Locale: West

    I'm 6' and the standard length is perfect for me. If I were you, I'd go with the 6'6. Better yet, just give Aaron a call and get his take…great guy to deal with!

    #1950333
    robert v
    BPL Member

    @mtnbob123

    Locale: Bristol Bay Alaska

    As Tim at EE has mentioned, a 6'6" quilt is not as long as a sleeping bag of the same size due to some loss in length when the end is cinched up. I am 6'1" and the 6'6" quilt fits me nicely with a little space left. The wide cut is great for side sleepers or those of us that are bigger(cough cough).

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    Jason Elsworth
    Spectator

    @jephoto

    Locale: New Zealand

    I am 6 foot, but went with an extra long for my Zpacks quilt and it is just right. I like to be able to pull the quilt over my head a little.

    #1950473
    Travis Leanna
    BPL Member

    @t-l

    Locale: Wisconsin

    I agree with others. Go for the longer quilt, even at the expense of weight. That will help ensure your feet won't be pressing up against and compressing the insulation in the foot region.

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    Toby Salz
    Spectator

    @tobysalz

    i'd seriously consider going with the wide if you are a side sleeper. i ended up with a 6' foot wide chisos (i'm 5'11") with 2 oz overfill (anything more than 2 oz seems to shorten the bag for what i can tell from others posts) — couldn't be happier. talk to aaron about your issues. super helpful. palisade is also currently out of stock (i think likely to the outdoor gear lab review).

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