I got the bag in. You guys were right, I should have gotten the long. It would probably work but I have great difficulty getting down inside the bag so the bag is behind my back. Plus the shoulders and chest are a bit tight.
I called to exchange it for the long and I can't believe it. They exchanged at the old sale price plus free shipping to me and free shipping on the return. I ordered from
www.backcountry.com. I will be ordering from them in the future.
I wish they would make a bag for a mid size tall guy. Either you have to be slightly above average tall or a giant. Seems to be no in between.