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Katabatic: Advice on best fit for 5′ 7″? Small, Reg or Reg Wide?

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Rachel W BPL Member
PostedApr 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm

Hi there – I am 5' 7", slim build and generally a side sleeper

I am wondering if anyone out there of similar build and size has any advice for the fit of katabatic bag that may work?

The smallest bag is 5' 6" the regular is 6'

The wide is 58" vs 52" and while I have put a tape measure around my shoulders, and the 52" would wrap around just fine – I am concerned that the footbox and hip width might make the bag feel constricted and claustrophobic on the non-wide.

I also run cold – so I am not sure which size would be better for that..something that has more length and width so I can tuck it in better?

I plan to use this with the wide xtherm mat.

Any experience/ advice would be much appreciated!

PostedApr 13, 2014 at 11:36 pm

I'm 5'7". The 6' wide Palisade is very roomy on me, with plenty of width for supplementing with down layers. I can bring the clips on the retention system together so they are touching behind me, and I'm 200lb with a 46" chest.
The bit of extra length at the foot is great for keeping the morning's clothes and stuff I don't want frozen like filter and water bottles.
You certainly don't need a wide, but might appreciate the 6' length.

PostedApr 14, 2014 at 8:53 am

I am 6 feet tall 165 pounds and have a long wide Chisos.

Obviously I am not a good physical analog to your situation, but I considered 2 points that I think carry over to all shapes and sizes: I wanted it long enough to be able to pull it over my head if I was in conditions that were colder than expected (I don't carry a hood); I wanted it wide enough to accommodate additional down layers and be able to sleep on my side with my legs bent and pulled up fetal style without it falling off. (I sleep like a big baby, again particularly if it is colder than expected.)

The long/wide gets me there at minimal weight penalty.

Cheers.

Rachel W BPL Member
PostedApr 14, 2014 at 5:12 pm

Thanks for your help – so basically the reg wide because the 4 ounces or so (for a palisade say) is worth it

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