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Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
I'm 6'1" and 215 pounds... should I go with XL or...
By William Huston
Ranked #2130 - Men's Softshell Jackets
March 20, 2009
I'm 6'1" and 215 pounds... should I go with XL or XXL? I like room for layers and don't want anything too tight. Also, how's the length? I have a BC wool hooded jacket in XL and it's almost too short.
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By Justin Altman
March 20, 2009
I find the Shift Welder to be a more forgiving cut than our wool hoody or Stoic shell. I am 6'1" 200lbs and I wear a large. It is a slim fit on me and I certainly would be able to fit a large sweater underneath, but I do regularly wear it with a midweight merino top and our Prime Powerstretch Top BCC0156. I would recommend the XL for you if you see your layering needs are one or two relatively slim pieces. If you wanted to try and get away with a bulky sweater or fleece underneath it then perhaps a XXL would be the way to go. In the Large I find the length of the sleeves to be perfect as well as the length of the jacket itself so I would be concerned that the XXL on you would be too sloppy a fit
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Power Shield softshell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Highly water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Highly breathable
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest, 1 internal chest
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 22oz (635g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing, hiking, climbing, camping, touring, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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