Hello,
I need your help, please. Those of you who have the Cocoon UL 60 Hoody and Pants, I was wondering how the fit goes. My measurements: chest 41", waist 35", neck 16", sleeve length 33", inseam 30", height 5'9", weight 158 lbs. These measurements were taken tape to skin.
This is my current layering system to which I would be adding the Hoody. When hiking in cool weather, I wear an REI MTS medium weight l/s zip top. Then, for stops or in camp, I add a Marmot Reactor pullover zip top (100 wt. micro fleece @ 9 oz.). As the temperature drops, I would then be adding the Cocoon Hoody.
In regard to pants, I normally wear a pair of ExOfficio combo pants or Campmor nylon pants. They are low bulk and weigh about 9-11 ozs. This is what the Cocoon pants would be worn over. I am pretty much set on size large for the pants, in spite of the length of the inseam. However, the best Hoody size eludes me. My wp/b hard shell is a Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket and Pants, both size large.
In the future I might consider using the Cocoon garments as part of a multi-use sleep system. Currently, I use a WM Summerlight bag or a Mt. Hardware 2nd Dimension bag. The cut is so narrow on the Summerlight bag, that I doubt I could use the Cocoons in it, as they would no doubt be over compressed. I could, however, use it as a quilt, as it has a full zipper. The 2nd Dimension bag is too heavy for my liking, @3 lbs. 2oz. I will be looking into getting another down bag with a lower temp rating (10-20 degree rating) at a weight of about 2+ lbs.
So what size UL 60 Hoody might you all recommend? Large or medium?
FYI. My trips are generally in the hardwood forests of Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia. Yes, its damp at times. Temperatures would range, for this application, from 20-65 degrees F. Elevations range from about 800 to 4300 feet. I'd like to eventually do trips down in the Smokies and/or sections of the AT. It almost always rains when I go backpacking. I am wanting to eliminate the weight and bulk of my 200 & 300 wt. polar fleece garments.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dan
