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Great suggestions oberon_1. I've not heard of any of those brands, other than Patagonia & Rainforest. For me, I don't need a coat now, but it'd be worth seeing if they have any sales going on.
I mentioned Arc"Teryx brand, cuz we had about 6" of snow here lately,and I had delusions of being in the Canadian north country! I thought we were in a blizzard!! (Also have a friend from AK who was into climbing).
Great suggestions oberon_1. I've not heard of any of those brands, other than Patagonia & Rainforest. For me, I don't need a coat now, but it'd be worth seeing if they have any sales going on.
I mentioned Arc"Teryx brand, cuz we had about 6" of snow here lately,and I had delusions of being in the Canadian north country! I thought we were in a blizzard!! (Also have a friend from AK who was into climbing).
Patagonia, all the way!!! They make quality products with extreme attention to detail and offer a complete money-back lifetime warranty with no need for explanation.
A few notes on jackets: Any brand that claims their coat is good to a certain temperature shouldn't be trusted, it depends on what you are doing, how much body heat you have, and how you are layered. Windproof fabric goes a long way toward warmth. When looking at down coats, keep in mind that down doesn't function when wet, if you want to roll in snow or wear it in cold rain make sure it has a waterproof outer layer. Look for a coat that can be closed tight around wrists, hips, neck. When looking at down coats the number (usually 500-700) doesn't have to do with how warm it is, rather how lofty/lightweight the down is. Synthetic regulates better if you are prone to over-heating.
I prefer a super-heavy down coat that is at least butt-length for the coldest days. I also own a light-weight synthetic fill jacket for when I'm moving around more or going from warm to cold areas since it regulates better. A heavy down coat, light synthetic coat, waterproof shell and windproof fleece were what I owned to get through Chicago winters.
I checked those links oberon_1 kindly provided - thank you! Other than Rainforest & some things on Filson, I'll stick with Patagonia. Most important for me, is being able to do sports like running and hiking and be warm and unencumbered. Not much into bulky-looking stuff. It's just not practical or necessary where I live. We have more dampness than freezing cold.
I agree, DNaomi, Patagonia best fits the bill for me. I haven't found anything better at a reasonable cost. I have three waterproof shells (running & climbing gear), one Patagonia storm jacket and one waterproof fleece. They're each very easy to layer with. Works great!
either wool or down keep you warn. However wearing layers migh also help. I had a great coat end of the season part wool it lasted quiet a long time. Talbots also might have some great coat sales now.
I still have a landsend squal jacket over 17 years old. It is a in between jacket I will not part with.
What quality that is, when I wear it, people do admire it. Well, I will keep it always.
I checked those links oberon_1 kindly provided - thank you! Other than Rainforest & some things on Filson, I'll stick with Patagonia. Most important for me, is being able to do sports like running and hiking and be warm and unencumbered. Not much into bulky-looking stuff. It's just not practical or necessary where I live. We have more dampness than freezing cold.
I agree, DNaomi, Patagonia best fits the bill for me. I haven't found anything better at a reasonable cost. I have three waterproof shells (running & climbing gear), one Patagonia storm jacket and one waterproof fleece. They're each very easy to layer with. Works great!
If you like Patagonia, another good brand to check out is Cloudveil. I sold their products too, they make really nice softshell jackets that give awesome moving and breathability and use top-of-the-line materials.
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Maybe I'm 'old-school', but today I'm wearing my Camp 7 down parka (Circa 1975). I recently lost my 'White Stag' down coat on a Greyhound bus I had got that one in 1968 (jr high school)
Fit is important, so I have to stay the same size I was in High School.
Tight (adjustable) sleeve cuffs, a tie for the waist, and a snug collar help keep in my 'skinny' (and minimal) heat.
I will confess, I love my thinsulate gloves (circa 1990).
Lathered up with pig fat? What on earth are you talking about? I'm sure it's some kind of slam, but it doesn't make any sense...what up with that?
Pig fat is what tallow is made of. Tallow is an ing in most soaps.
Anti-animal product use shouldn't be preached sans practice.
But there is always one that does it anyway.
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(Also have a friend from AK who was into climbing).
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