Top Quilt for Big Guy

**Michigan Man** · 09-21-2014, 17:42

I'm a larger guy at 6'2" and 245# looking to buy a top quilt. Having a hard time figuring out what length and width would be best. Would love recommendations from other big fellas. Will probably buy a 20 degree quilt.

**Passinthru** · 09-21-2014, 18:16

I just bought a 20* Burrow from Hammock Gear (arrived yesterday). I am 6'4" and 200#. I got the long length (79") and regular width (50"). Tonite will be its first use but from laying in the hammock in the 'test lab' I can say that is is plenty long enough - would probably be good for someone up to 6'7". I ordered the standard width instead of the wide because my hammock is rather narrow (only about 30" at the mid-point) and it seems to have plenty of width to tuck around me. In fact, the DIY top quilt I was using was made from leftover poncho liner from other projects - it was only 43" wide and was wide enough to cover me sufficiently in the temps it was good for (down to around 50*).
Now, different manufacturers may have different methods of closing the foot box which may effect the usable length.

**_jstevens2010_** · 09-21-2014, 18:50

My recommendation is that you go as wide as possible. I have an underground quilt that is long and is 55 inches wide. It's very important to have width to wrap around you on a very cold night.

**Gresh** · 09-21-2014, 19:08

+1 for UGQ. I'm 6'4" and 375 and they hooked me up right a few years ago. Since then, they've added more sizes and customization options.

**SC_Dave** · 09-21-2014, 19:13

Call Adam at Hammock Gear, he will work with you to get a good fit. He did with me and I'm completely satisfied and more importantly, warm!
David

**JollyGreen** · 09-21-2014, 21:53

Every vendor on here either makes long and wide quilts or will custom make one for you, and they're all great products. Do a little research and decide what works best for you.