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    Default Big Guy

    I am A pretty big guy. 6'5" 290 lbs. Broad shoulders and a Barrel Chest. I have a big agnes sleeping bag that is not big enough for me (yes it is a long, with a wedge.). Does any one know of a sleeping bag that will accommodate a big fella.

    Thanks

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    I'm 6'5", now officially down to 250, but when I was 270 this bag fit me fine:

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___42164

    This is a colder rated version:

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___42162

    For winter camping, I use this:
    Oops, can't find it. Maybe they don't make it any more. Sierra Designs flex-type bag (I want to say Flex 3D), -25*


    I have these two WM bags, 15* and 30* (the 15* (Badger) has plenty of room, the 30* (Megalite) has adequate room):

    http://www.westernmountaineering.com...2&ContentId=34

    http://www.westernmountaineering.com...2&ContentId=19

    Here are WM specs for bigs and longs (use shoulder girth as your guide for turnablility-in-the-bag factor):

    http://www.westernmountaineering.com...2&ContentId=27

    Campmor has a similar guide
    Frosty

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    Wow... someone my size. i have had great success with this bag Marmot Sawtooth X=Wide.
    This bag is an extra inch wider than the TNF bags

    There is also a synth version (trestle).

    You might also consider The Mont Bell Super stretch series. I have one of these and it is incredibly roomy.

    Let me know what you choose. I have been very happy with both.
    .....Someday, like many others who joined WB in the early years, I may dry up and dissapear....

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    I second the Sawtooth X-Wide! At 6'3'' 310lbs it fit me well.
    - AT: Springer to Daleville (714.3 miles) in 2007
    - Bibbulmun Track: End-to-End (600 miles) in 2008

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    Another big guy here. I love my Marmot trestles 15 x-wide/x-long, bulky to carry,but it is a VERY large bag.

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    nice, i'm 6'4 but only around 235-240 and looking to replace my 5 lb sleeping bag next, those look like great options to check out ... Thanks!

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