BCA Mtn Pro Vest Sizing

Adam12 · Oct 10, 2018

I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these and have no idea what size to get. The gentleman at BCA said he is 5'10" 200 and a medium would work (I feel like I saw a similar comment somewhere on this forum. I'm 6'2" and right at 200 lbs. I ride warm too and feel like a base layer, Klim stealth and the mtn pro vest will be the normal layering. I do want room to grow both in layers and beer consumption!

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

As a side note, all BCA vests use the 1.0 cylinder. Maybe we'll see the 2.0 in the next version.

Thanks!

FatDogX · Oct 10, 2018

From what I've seen they do run big. I actually ordered an XL and a Large last year and ended up going with the large. Just to give you an idea, I'm 6 foot, 240 with a 35" waist and about a 48' / 50" chest and I have plenty of room in the large. When I tried the XL large on, I really had to cinch everything up and it seemed like the lower torso area was really big.

This second generation vest is a little nicer then the first generation. The materials are heavier and the bigger pockets are actually usable.

If you have any other questions, let me know!

Adam12 · Oct 10, 2018

FatDogX said:
From what I've seen they do run big. I actually ordered an XL and a Large last year and ended up going with the large. Just to give you an idea, I'm 6 foot, 240 with a 35" waist and about a 48' / 50" chest and I have plenty of room in the large. When I tried the XL large on, I really had to cinch everything up and it seemed like the lower torso area was really big.

This second generation vest is a little nicer then the first generation. The materials are heavier and the bigger pockets are actually usable.

If you have any other questions, let me know!

I'm glad you mentioned the waist being too big. Do you think proper lower core fit is the most important? I've seen folks talk about how the vest is easier on the back and can really distribute pack weight. I don't want a ton of slop in the top of the vest but also don't want it snug to the point that it carries on the shoulders completely.

I was initially thinking large but now you have me leaning medium. Appreciate the advice!

Chewy22 · Oct 10, 2018

The large is suppose to be the same size as the first generation of the vest and the XL is bigger. I had the gen 1 vest, sold it and have a large on order. I’m 6’4” and 220. Once I receive the vest I will post my thoughts.

FatDogX · Oct 10, 2018

Adam12 said:
I'm glad you mentioned the waist being too big. Do you think proper lower core fit is the most important? I've seen folks talk about how the vest is easier on the back and can really distribute pack weight. I don't want a ton of slop in the top of the vest but also don't want it snug to the point that it carries on the shoulders completely.

I was initially thinking large but now you have me leaning medium. Appreciate the advice!

You're going to have to go with the "Large" because there is only two sizes available. There is the M / L and the XL / XXL. One is black and orange and the other is black and lime green.

Scott · Oct 10, 2018

FatDogX said:
You're going to have to go with the "Large" because there is only two sizes available. There is the M / L and the XL / XXL. One is black and orange and the other is black and lime green.

I believe you are correct!

FatDogX · Oct 10, 2018

Scott said:
I believe you are correct!

Yeah, I just looked on their website and its the same as last year for sizing. Only the two different sizes available. I think "most" guys will end up in the M/L model as that Xl/XXL is BIG!

Adam12 · Oct 11, 2018

Thank you for the replies folks! I didn't realize their sizes were grouped. Appreciate it!

EDIT: Even though it says so right in the description. Doh....
"Available in M/L and XL/XXL – choose size below. "

Rye_a · Sep 1, 2023

Chewy22 said:
The large is suppose to be the same size as the first generation of the vest and the XL is bigger. I had the gen 1 vest, sold it and have a large on order. I’m 6’4” and 220. Once I receive the vest I will post my thoughts.

@Chewy22, I know this is a few years old, but how did the M/L fit?

christopher · Sep 1, 2023

Rye_a said:
@Chewy22, I know this is a few years old, but how did the M/L fit?

6ft, 200lbs, I wear the M/L for the last several years, and there is still plenty of room for me to loosen the fit if needed.

Rye_a · Sep 1, 2023

Thanks. I’m 6’4” 225, and can’t decide which size to get.

christopher · Sep 1, 2023

Rye_a said:
Thanks. I’m 6’4” 225, and can’t decide which size to get.

You might want to go the next size up if you dress warm in the winter.

christopher · Sep 1, 2023

Mig

Rye_a said:
Thanks. I’m 6’4” 225, and can’t decide which size to get.

ht be worth hitting one of the SNOWSHOWS and actually trying one one for fitment

Turbo Thompson · Sep 2, 2023

Rye_a said:
Thanks. I’m 6’4” 225, and can’t decide which size to get.

I’m 6’3” 165 and a m/l fits no problem. My riding buddy is 6’2” 210 and likes the xl/xxl.

Chewy22 · Sep 5, 2023

Rye_a said:
@Chewy22, I know this is a few years old, but how did the M/L fit?

6'4" 210 and I prefer the xl/xxl. The m/l was to short for my long torso.

Clark42 · Sep 8, 2023

Rye_a said:
Thanks. I’m 6’4” 225, and can’t decide which size to get.

I’m the same size. Xl/xxl

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