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Long length Upper Body Layers

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FlyingAvocado BPL Member
PostedSep 4, 2023 at 12:52 pm

I have a long torso and shorter legs, and often find myself having to size up on hoodies and shells. The problem is when I do this they end up being too baggy on me. What I really want is a medium-long size, especially for my base and mid-layers so they are better fitting.

For base layer, I thinking of trying out a Jolly Gear sun hoodie, as I hear they run long anyway. I am having troubles finding a good water/windproof shell and an alpha direct mid-layer in these sizes though. Does anyone have any recommendations for companies that make Medium-Long sizes?

 

 

 

baja bob BPL Member
PostedSep 4, 2023 at 1:17 pm

Enlightened equipment has tall options for its apparel. Timmermade.

Todd T BPL Member
PostedSep 4, 2023 at 3:55 pm

Eddie Bauer, especially their First Ascent line.

bjc BPL Member
PostedSep 5, 2023 at 9:13 am

LLbean makes ml tops of all kinds as well.

David Thomas BPL Member
PostedSep 5, 2023 at 11:25 am

Celtic ancestry?  My torso is also long for my height.

As BJC notes, LLBean offers a lot of shirts in Medium Long.

I’ve had good luck with Duluth Trading’s “anti-plumber’s butt” t-shirts.  They have an extra 3 inches of length so they don’t become untucked when bending over, but they also work well for those of us who have long torsos.  A few of them are in wicking fabrics, so like polyester t-shirts from Dickies, it’s a lot less expensive than from outdoor companies.  Duluth Trading has generous sizing.  Maybe order one small and one medium to check the fit.

For an insulating layer, LLBean has fleeces and hoodies in Medium Tall.

Jerry Adams BPL Member
PostedSep 5, 2023 at 1:27 pm

I have long torso for my height

I think they call that “white men can’t jump”

I make my own stuff which takes care of the problem

Another thing manufacturers sometimes do is make things small so it uses less materials so costs less.  Also, they can advertise a low weight.  If an insulated jacket is longer it provides more rain protection and adds warmth to a little more of your body.

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