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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2015 13:47:20 GMT -8
Calling all tall backpackers!
I’m new to backpacking and am starting to purchase gear. After doing lots of research I have found that most sleeping bags only go up to 6’6″ (I’m 6’7″). I have looked into quilts, but I have decided to go with a sleeping bag because I will most likely use it for other activities when not backpacking.
Is my best option to get a custom sleeping bag length from a company like Feathered Friends? Or does anyone know of a good sleeping bag company that has bags for us super tall people or has custom order requests?
I’m also looking for something within the $300-400 price range, but would be willing to spend a little bit more if there’s a great option available.
Thanks for the help.
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Post by Westy on Aug 10, 2015 14:02:45 GMT -8
Here is where I would go first:
TNF Blue Kazoo - Extra Long
TNF has (5) sleeping bags classified as Extra Long.
Would contact them for sure sizing, their long is 6' 6" so I would assume extra long is longer.
$300 - 15° - 650 loft goose down 2 lbs. 12 oz.
The Blue Kazoo is your basic all-round reasonably priced sleeping bag.
Now if you prefer the Ritz-Carlton vs. Holiday Inn Express, try this.
Western Mountaineering Badger GWS
Has 7' size for $730 - 15° - 850+ Goose Down w/ Gore-Windstopper 3 lbs.
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Post by trinity on Aug 10, 2015 15:05:57 GMT -8
What "other activities"? Your options are going to be pretty limited in the pricerange you're talking about, depending on the temp range you need and the weight you are willing to carry. The Blue Kazoo is certainly a good option. If you're willing to reconsider quilts, you could get an extra long Revelation from Enlightened Equipment in your price range.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2015 19:19:35 GMT -8
Thanks for the replies!
Westy - I have looked into both those bags and will contact TNF for more information.
Trinity - "other activities" would include just normal camping, RVing, doing camp counseling where I would be sleeping on a mattress, ect. The Revelation from Enlightened Equipment is definitely at the top of my list if I do end up going with a quilt. Are there any bags would you recommend that might be out of that price range?
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Post by 1camper on Aug 10, 2015 19:52:42 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 10:21:11 GMT -8
Thanks for the help guys! I am going to explore the options that you suggested.
So I guess my next question would be...a sleeping pad that would fit me?
I'm starting to realize that being very tall is not ideal when searching for backpacking gear haha.
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Post by WoodChuck on Aug 31, 2015 12:45:20 GMT -8
You might want to look into Zpacks.com. The pad is all in what you want. Some folks dont mind their feet hanging off the end. If that is the case the world is your oyster. If not you could always get yourself a roll of foam and cut one yourself.
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Post by zeke on Aug 31, 2015 12:53:07 GMT -8
If you can sleep on your back, many folks place their pack under their knees and lower legs to give them a longer pad without buying a longer pad.
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Post by texasbb on Aug 31, 2015 16:52:52 GMT -8
And if you sleep on your side, you don't need a full-length pad anyway, because you're curled a bit into the fetal posture. I'm 6'5" and have more pad length than I need at 72". For the brief moments when I'm on my back, I put my sit pad (a rump-sized chunk of CCF pad) down at the end of the pad to keep my feet from being on the cold ground.
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