Waterproof Hardshells - Do you normally go up one size or stick with your normal size?

[Leatherneck]

Curious how you guys fit your waterproof hardshells. A lot of them these days seem like a trim fit. I know if you're active, you don't need much under them. However, if you want to go stationary for a bit on a windy, rainy day you'd want more room for a puffy too. Too tight and it reduces the effectiveness of the puffy. Just curious if you guys normally go one size up on your hardshell or stick to your normal size?

 

[Koda_]

Normal size.
For one its less bulk in the pack when not worn. I don't find it an issue compressing puffy insulation under a hardshell reducing warmth, it doesn't compress it that much. I find that if I'm stationary in the rain or wind I set up a small UL siltarp to sit under to glass from... so much more comfortable when raining than just sitting out in the rain getting soaked. I usually don't even need my hardshell on under the tarp. I find the only time I have my hardshell on is if I get caught in the rain while moving between hunt areas.

 

[Macintosh]

Normal size. But at least for me, normal size is generally loose enough in non-stretch rain gear that theres plenty of room under it for a lighter puffy and other insulating layers. (If I need a heavy puffy, it’ll be frozen, not wet, and that I wear outside other clothing).

 

[conhawa]

Normal size

 

[tt_johnsclist]

Sitka (jetstream) and most other brands normal size. Anything kuiu - size up. For reference, 6’ 190lbs. Wear a L in almost everything, but occasionally an XL

 

[dirtshooter]

Outdoor research foray, upsized it so I could add bulk underneath. I suspect th little bit extra size won't affect me if I am not adding anything under it

 

[Fritz D]

I go a size up for my rain gear, generally. I’m a large/tall ( long-waisted) in base layers, hoody’s. XL in heavy insulation/ puffy and rain gear.

 

[TaperPin]

All depends on the brand and how bulky your layers are. With Patagonia I may go up one size for summer or two sizes for colder temps.

 

[RADunfee]

SG- normal size
KUIU- size up
Sitka- depends on the piece

 

[tjus]

For companies that make layer systems normal size since layering is already factored into their sizes. Unless it's for a trip to somewhere abnormally cold, then size up.

 

[IBen]

Size up for better performance.

 

[JDT1982]

Normal size unless I know the brand runs small.

 

[MuleyFever]

I size up. If I want to wear a puffy under it and some layers I dont want it compressing the puffy. I also like a little more volume under it when I am active or its warmer as I feel it promotes airflow and helps keep me from getting clammy. If I want to tighten it up I can cinch up the bottom to keep drafts out.

 

[Mike 338]

Size up for over a coat. Same size for modeling in a catalog.