Hunting jackets for tall people
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From: Passthrough
16-Dec-18
Hello, I am looking for opinions on Hunting jackets/parkas in the tall category. My jacket is over 12 years old. Time to upgrade. So many choices out there its hard to decide so I figure why not ask other hunters?!?! I am looking for windproof, waterproof, inner shell and outer shell(2 piece preferably),fleece/wool/berber lined, quiet exterior, have a hood, and must be made for someone tall. I hunt MA and CT. I need a jacket/parka for temps that range from 40° to 0° and below sometimes. I always layer with thermals and hooded sweat shirts.
Thanks for your input.
From: 12yards
16-Dec-18
In for this. I'm not tall, but have a long torso.
From: Rick 3
16-Dec-18
I found out this year that my Browning outer coat is in need of retirement after 12 years too, so I am waiting to hear some good recommendations also.
Thanks!
From: RamDreamer
16-Dec-18
Gary at Day One Camouflage would be a good person to talk to. They can customize their parkas in a number of ways. I have a number of his pieces that all work for me and I'm tall. My wife, also tall, practically lives in the parka he customized for her (and we bought her a back-up a couple of years ago in case the original ever wears out - which there is no sign of yet even after years of use).
From: Russell
16-Dec-18
Russell's Link
I would contact Day One Camo and see what they can do.
The fleece pants and two jackets i have worn hard for the past 6+ years are still in great shape and most likely will outlast me.
From: mgmicky
17-Dec-18
How tall is tall? I’m 6’ 3” and really like the First Lite Woodbury jacket. It’s very quiet for how warm it is and the perfect treestand jacket for our coldest sits (low 20’s) in NC
From: Fuzzy
17-Dec-18
same as 12 yards, not tall (5'11") but short legs, long torso long arms. I like my Filson Cruiser
From: GhostBird
17-Dec-18
First Lite have longer sleeves in the bigger sizes. I have a medium weight merino wool full zip top, don't know the name, but think sweater. It has plenty of length in the sleeves as well as the torso for me and I am tall with long arms. It is one of my favorite layers. I hate having sleeves that are too short. I haven't tried their jackets, but the size chart shows longer sleeves as you go up in size. You might take a look at First Lite.
From: otcWill
17-Dec-18
I was going to recommend the FL Woodbury as well. It fits your description perfectly. Great piece for stand hunting
From: JeepNJesse
17-Dec-18
Following as well...
From: BTM
17-Dec-18
I'm long-waisted and have used Cabela's for most upper-body garments. None of the high-end outfits have tall sizes (that I've found, anyway). It's just as well, because my wallet's a tad thicker as a result.
From: stagetek
17-Dec-18
At 6'7" and 255 lbs. I know the problems you're having. Try BIG Camo.com
From: JohnMC
17-Dec-18
Get a Trench coat for a short or average person problem solved!!
From: Brotsky
17-Dec-18
If you are a tall and skinny guy Kuiu has an excellent fit for that build. Two of my closest hunting buddies are both in the 6'3"-6'5" range and rave about the fit!
From: RCDuck
17-Dec-18
You didn't say how tall.... but I'm 6'3" with about a 6'8" wingspan.... the First Lite Woodbury fits me well. I think they are replacing it with an updated mid-weight model in 2019.
From: Bonafide
17-Dec-18
Pnuma has regular & tall versions of everything with Iifetime warranty.
From: Timbow
17-Dec-18
I'm 6'4" with 80" wingspan and First Lite Sanctuary and Woodbury fit me great. I can't recommend their stuff enough.
From: Bowriter
18-Dec-18
Day One Camouflage-Gary can make whatever you want.
From: Passthrough
26-Dec-18
Thanks for the responses. I'm 6'3" not sure on wingspan. I just know regular fit is always too short. I contacted day one a week ago. Waiting for a response.
From: pointingdogs
26-Dec-18
At 6'2" at usually just go with the "tall" size jacket. One thing that I would recommend. If it's too short at the waist (as with me sometimes) go with a nice pair of "bibs" underneath. Never have to worry about that jacket sliding up and you getting a cold waist. Love bibs with a jacket over the top :)
From: Michael
11-Sep-24
I am 6’3. Can’t remember my wing span but my draw length is 31”.
I love the Sitka jet stream jacket but it’s not tall person friendly when it comes to torso length. The Sitka Stratus and Sitka Fanatic jackets are definitely better in that category. I have the KUIU Proximity and I would put that jacket in the jet stream camp. Great jacket just wished it had a touch more length in the torso.
From: Grey Ghost
11-Sep-24
I'm a little over 6'-4" and 250#. My go to jacket for 80% of my hunting is the Sitka Stratus in double X tall. I can layer up with it down to about 0 degrees. It has plenty of length in both the arms and torso. Pricey, but worth every penny, IMO.
From: nchunter
11-Sep-24
I sure wish Ravenwear was still around. I sent the measurements they requested and they made a perfect coat for me 25 years ago. Susan was great to work with. I don't understand these high quality brands not carrying talls. I always end up with a xxl to get the right length.Day one would be my choice now if I was looking for a perfect fit coat.
From: 2Wild Bill
11-Sep-24
Isn't the most important feature of your outer layer the camo? Any other features can be any inner layer of any color.
From: stagetek
11-Sep-24
So, since my last post here, I've been wearing Kuiu jackets and pants. Zero problems with fit. No complaint's what-so-ever.
From: BoggsBowhunts
11-Sep-24
X2 Fuzzy, I’m the most average 5’10 person in the world, but Filson makes their cruisers in tall sizes which would be perfect for you it sounds like. I absolutely love every Filson piece I own. I have a wool cruiser as well as a tin cloth cruiser, as well as one of their shelter cloth upland/waterfowl coats and a more “modern” style primaloft insulated tin cloth jacket that I got on sale at Sierra trading post. That little primaloft jacket is the bees knees for just keeping in the truck for farm chores.
Most of Filson’s stuff is imported now, yet they kept the MitUSA price tag. Luckily I get a huge military discount through their pro program, or else I wouldn’t have what I have. There’s still some good quality stuff to be found especially in the secondary market, and lots of deals on filson stuff through Sierra trading post.
From: longsprings
11-Sep-24
Well KUIU makes a good fit but its NOT quiet . I have it I have tried it the product is good but not quiet. That said Sitkas whitetail line is great stuff slowly transitioning to it Cabelas wooltimate is also a good solution for a cheaper price. I have it and use it a lot very satisfied. Theres my 2 cents
From: longsprings
11-Sep-24
Forgot to mention
6'4" 200lbs Long arms and long legs Has to be in the tall sizes
