Montbell down sizing

Patagonia Micro D  and Cap base layers, I wear a large. 6’1″ 185 lbs. My Ex Light Anorak is an XL.  The large was too snug.

I am 5′ 9 and 160lbs and my medium Ex Light Down Anorak fits me perfectly. I think you would fit the girth of a medium but the arms and torso may be too short. I’ve been in your situation before with sizes. If I’m buying new, I order both sizes if I can’t try it on in a store. It’s kind of a hassle but I can’t think of anything better.

It’s spec’ed at 6.2 oz and it was dead on. Keep in mind that most specified weights are for a medium.

@bj-clark-2-2 – How was the size L with regard to arm length and the bottom going down low enough?  We are probably close to the same arm and torso length.

@surfcam310 – thanks for the note on weight.  I’m getting very frustrated with other e-tailers stating weights that are just way off.

I find the Montbell’s run small.  I’m 6’1″, 170 and the XL fits perfectly.

K

I have tested MB’s ExLight, UL Down Inner, Plasma, and Frostline jackets and found all to be true to size. I’m 6-4, 205, with very long arms and find that each of the jackets in XL fits perfectly, even in sleeve length. The Frostline, an outerwear piece, is sized a bit larger.

My memory is that when I tried on the large the shoulders were too tight, arm length was just a bit short and the body length was considerably shorter than the XL. Hope that helps.

Thanks so much everyone for weighing in.  I wish I still lived in Boulder so I could try this stuff on.

Given my monkey-arms and trim build I’m going to try to get a custom Borah Gear jacket done in time for my trip instead of taking risks on a buy/mail/return/mail regimen with Montbell – that way I know the arms will be a good length without the body fitting like a potato sack.

Why not call the Boulder store and ask? The folks who work there aren’t your average outdoor ignoramuses, and they should be able to give you some guidance based on your description. When I went in to buy my Permafrost, Tobin knew immediately what size would work best. He also said that I’d need to size down for the Mirage because of its different cut. I don’t know if he still works there, but he’s a wealth of knowledge and would steer you right.