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    Quick Opinions - Flight Jacet: length / width

    Looking at pulling the trigger on a Flight Jacket. Already ordered a Winter Dream this morning.

    I'm 6'3, 190lbs.

    Looking @ 78# and 55" width / Half Taper. On the Black Friday sale, so snap/drawn footbox.

    I split my time sleeping on back and on either side. Not really an over the head buy, but do like freedom of movement.
    Looks like the right length for me. ... ?
    Wondering about the width.

    Don't want to end up w/ too short and cold spots from too narrow every time I turn from one side to the other, but also don't want to have too much fabric to manage in the ol' hammock. Hmmm?

    No, Full, Half Taper -- Opinions?

    Thanks for any opinions you have offer. The quicker the better or the frugal side of me may kick in and decide I've spent enough money for one day with the WD12 w/ double internal pole mod.

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    Ordered FJ earlier this year, I am about 6'2".

    UGQ Flight 30F
    Half Taper
    Length: 84 Long Width: 55 Wide

    Laid flat (not how UGQ measures size) resulted in the following dimensions.
    78L x 52W(hip) > 42W(foot)

    My advice to you based on my experience, is get the 84"L.
    I expect this will wind up near the bottom of your chin, plus or minus an inch.

    PS: This is from sleeping on the ground.

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    I'd also say go with the 84". I am 5'11" and 175 and my 78 x 55 full taper is perfect. I probably have a little extra room lengthwise, but I don't think 4 inches worth. I am very happy with the 55" width and full taper. There is plenty of room to move around and yet less to have to keep warm.

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    Im 6'2 and my Flight Jacket is Length: 84 Long Width: 55 Wide, w/ no taper and it's perfect!!, i can pull it up over my face if it gets that cold, i think this will work great for you.

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