in between sizes?

By pearana Ranked #1936 - Men's Down Jackets November 9, 2009

i wear a 37.5 and the small was just too tight in the armpits, across the chest. although the small fits great everywhere else, the boxy shape of the torso in this jacket leaves anyone who isnt shaped like a 2x4 a bit squeezed!

I just sized up to the medium and i like the extra inch of arm length, and the ability to add a layer or two as conditions require. without sizing up, adding a light merino layer was going to be a challenge.

size up if you are right on the upper limit of this jacket's chart numbers.

the lowdown.. the medium is offered at 7.3 ounces and mine came in at 6.6 - i hope it isnt light on down.. but in reality i dont see how that weight could have been lost in the shell. and also, my 2yo montbell vest has more loft than this jacket brand new. so, i think i got jipped about 3/4 of an ounce.. if not for the weight discrepancy it would have been a 5 star rating.

View Details: MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket - Men's

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