Best bag for large person?

[JTDawg]

Any suggestions for a down bag, about 20 degree bag, light weight, that would be confortable for someone who is 6'5 with a large frame?

[wvrocks]

I have Kelty Light Year 25 that's fairly roomy. I'm 6'4" and about
250 lbs. It has plently of length in my opinion. It was pretty cheap,
weighs a few ounces over 2lbs and packs reasonably small. Its the down version. SierraTradingPost.com has some of the Polarguard 3d versions
in long for around $80. Less if you have a coupon code. They are a little heavier and less compressable though. Might be worth a look.

[The Solemates]

Im 6'4" with a large frame, as I lift weights regularly and thus have wider than normal shoulders. With that said, I have never had any problem finding a bag to fit me. Most manufacturers have a "long" version of a bag that typically is sized up to 6'6" in length. As a reference, the "regular" size is usually made for a 6'0" person. I know many hikers, however, that may be in the 6'0" to 6'4" range that get a 6'0" bag because they are side sleepers and would never fill out a longer bag, as they sleep in the natal position. This usually saves 4-10 ounces, depending on the bag.

I just bought a 2004 Mountainsmith Wisp on clearance for half the price at www.backcountrygear.com. Its a 30 degree down bag and even though I havent had it in the field yet, it seems pretty nice.

[chris]

I'm 6'4", anywhere from 195-215 lbs, and have broad shoulders and find that narrow cut bags are perfect for me. I'm comfortable in them and they are more heat-friendly. The Western Mountaineering Ultralight is about the gold standard in its class. It is a true 20 degree bag and weighs under 2 lbs. In the 6'6" version, it has, I think, a shoulder girth of 60 inches and this is perfect for me. Cost is something like $325.

With temperature ratings, be very, very wary of the claims that a company makes, unless than company happens to be Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends. However, a 20 degree bag from other companies, backed up by warm clothing, will do just fine for most seasons.

[Tabasco]

Marmot Wasatch Long. 20 degree down, semi-rectangular. I am 6'3" 210 lbs. and a wild sleeper, I flop like a fish outta water, this bag has lots of room. unzips fully to use as quilt too.

backcountryoutlet.com has on sale at 125

[JTDawg]

Does anybody sell the down quilts that are suitable for backpacking? I have seen kits and patterns to make your own, but not any already made.

[The Will]

Any suggestions for a down bag, about 20 degree bag, light weight, that would be confortable for someone who is 6'5 with a large frame?
JTDawg, Feathered Friends (www.featheredfrineds.com (http://www.featheredfrineds.com)) based in Seattle produces a great line up of sleeping bags. Most of the models of a given temperature range come not only in several lengths but there are also multiple girth options. They continue to produce a wide array of semi-rectangular and rectangular down bags, if your desire for roominess neccessitates. Additionally, every bag they make is custom, so dialing in exactly what you need is as much the norm as it is the exception.

[tlbj6142]

Check out http://www.bigagnes.com/, they make several good bags with larger than "normal" girths. Western Mountaineering also makes a couple of plus sized models as well.

[bogey]

Does anybody sell the down quilts that are suitable for backpacking? I have seen kits and patterns to make your own, but not any already made.
check out JacksRbetter

[Panzer1]

"Feathered Friends" has a wide series.
http://featheredfriends.com/

Panzer

[DLFrost]

The Western Mountaineering Ultralight is about the gold standard in its class. It is a true 20 degree bag and weighs under 2 lbs. In the 6'6" version, it has, I think, a shoulder girth of 60 inches and this is perfect for me. Cost is something like $325.
The Ultralite is 1 lb. 10 oz, and a really great bag. Only downside is that the Pertex shell needs to be babied somewhat. Western Mountaneering will custom cut a bag to indivudual measurements, just ask them.

[Skyline]

I've been using the North Face Blue Kazoo Long for about 7 years--works for me very well. Plenty of room for hikers 6 feet and up, even those who like to toss and turn a lot. Warm (20 degrees, 600+ fill goose down), reasonably light at about 3 lbs., packs small, and the price is decent: about $160.

[RockyTrail]

I'm close to your size JTDawg, and I found I needed a 64" girth to be comfortable or else I had trouble moving my arms from my sides to my chest. Make sure you try it on and check that. I found a Marmot Pinnacle 15F long on sale a few years ago that fits well and has 64" girth. Weight is right at 3.0 lbs in stuff sack, but I like the bag a lot for 3 seasons (all but the hot summer days).

[HikerHobo]

The Western Mountaineer's Ponderosa. 6'6" Years of quality use.
The real test of a bag's size, to fit YOUR comfort: can you put your socks on while in the bag?

[alanthealan]

Any suggestions for a down bag, about 20 degree bag, light weight, that would be confortable for someone who is 6'5 with a large frame?
A large 20 degree down bag is your best bet:) .