I wear a size Large or Extra Large in most outdoor clothing that comes in a handful of sizes. Unfortunately, industry practice seems to be to advertise the weight of a size Medium. So I’m surprised when my purchases weigh significantly more on my scale. I often wonder if I got an extra-heavy item by mistake, because the makers don’t publish weights for other sizes.
For example the only advertised weight for the Patagonia Micro Puff men’s hoody is 9.3 ounces:
But a recently-purchased XL weighs 12.6 ounces on my scale, about 35% more!
OTOH, people who wear size Small or Extra Small must be pleasantly surprised most of the time.
In the grand scheme of things, this is a minor annoyance, unless I’m trying to shave a few ounces buying something that appears lighter.
Is it that hard to weigh and publish weights for all sizes?
— Rex
