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wintermutt
52
Dec 12, 2017
is "girth" measurement the same as shoulder size on a shirt? if not, how do we measure "girth"? TIA.
AdamHikes
3
Dec 12, 2017
wintermuttGirth is the total width of the quilt if you open it up and lay it flat, so this does pertain to the shoulder area. Always go with the biggest girth that you can afford. For example, I have 2 of their quilts and I'm 6'1" and 230 lbs, and I go with the Xwide/Xlong and it's pure luxury. I find that a bigger girth is almost more important than a longer length, as you want the quilt to easily drape over you with some extra material on each side which eliminates drafts.
Stepbystep
549
Dec 14, 2017
wintermuttPulled pretty snug and measured. I think they have some helpful measuring hints on their website/blog but the easiest way is to either compare to a bag/quilt that you already have, or have a helper measure from pad/floor, over your body and to the other side in what is maybe your "bulkiest" sleeping position. The actual quilt measurement is often off a tad but nothing to worry about. If you're opting for a cold-weather bag (20F and below) sometimes they seem to shrink a tad due to having more down in there, so if you're on the edge of their width for a model then it would be smart to bump up to the next wider one for the small weight penalty. A couple inches doesn't seem like anything when you look at it but sometimes it makes all the difference in not getting drafty, especially if you aren't using the straps. Most sleeping bags have a 60" girth and most regular quilts are 52"-54", so the wider you go the closer you are getting to a normal sleeping bag, but of course still saving a lot of weight usually with the omission of the hood and by using ul fabrics. It's good to keep it smaller and right-sized if weight is a primary target concern and if you still get the coverage you need to seal heat in.
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