I'm 6'2", 180lbs, 32" waist, with long arms....

By Peter Ranked #678 - Men's Down Jackets November 11, 2009

I'm 6'2", 180lbs, 32" waist, with long arms. I'm unfamiliar with US sizing. I have a TNF Prism Optimus which is European-XL but often wondered if a Large would've been adequate, because although the arms fit great, I find it too large around the torso, which means that unless I layer-up (which I don't like to do), it's quite baggy on me.

I've been unable to locate a comparison chart to compare European & US sizing for TNF products, &,to be honest,I don't really trust charts where lofty down jackets are concerned,because,from experience with various manufacturers, down jackets are often made excessively baggy, presumably with the assumption that users will layer substantially beneath the jacket.

I'm after a US TNF Himalayan (Black) but I'm extremely wary, sizing-wise. The TNF Himalayan user posts here seem to suggest that a (US) Large might suit me, but it's a heck of risk to buy it & have it shipped transatlantic, only to find it too baggy.

Anyone my build with a M or L?

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