Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 26, 2016, 10:16:02 PM
For a coat I want something warm and not to bulky/super heavy in weight. With a hood or detachable. I don't need 500 pockets lol. Don't have a set price so any price range.
No Sitka for me. Let me know if you guys have a favorite coat to take a look at that might fit this bill.
thanks guys :IBCOOL:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 26, 2016, 10:22:58 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 26, 2016, 10:25:17 PM
Post by: GoldenOscar on June 26, 2016, 10:29:39 PM
It is Kinda Heavy and picks up burs but I do like mine for the cold stuff
Post by: MtnMuley on June 26, 2016, 11:02:19 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 26, 2016, 11:22:53 PM
Sitka brand is just not a good fit for me.
Post by: Buzz2401 on June 27, 2016, 05:04:45 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on June 27, 2016, 05:29:06 AM
Everyone says these are the warmest jackets out there and they compress down to nothing, insulate when wet, dry quickly, made in USA. Not overpriced. I bought the jacket and pant set, both size medium regular and I'm 6'0 215 pounds. They are sized to fit over body armor and stuff so the medium fits me perfect.
I also bought the jacket and pant set of the goretex rainwear from the same site and it is B.A. Extremely liteweight and durable.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 27, 2016, 06:52:51 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 27, 2016, 07:00:12 AM
20-40deg I will for sure still layer. I will have base layers and wool on already. So that is why I am not looking for something bulky. There will be 2 layers under the coat already.
Are you sitting in a blind/treestand or on the move? At 20-40 degrees, you'll be just fine with 2 layers and any ole wool/fleece coat. :twocents:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 27, 2016, 07:19:14 AM
Or first lite unpronounceable puffy
Post by: bracer40 on June 27, 2016, 07:27:32 AM
Post by: kentrek on June 27, 2016, 07:49:17 AM
I hate the noise of synthetics on a still day
A good fluffy hat and neck gator is pretty Iimportant as well....then you can trap all of that inside your rain jacket hood and do your best to not fall asleep :tup:
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 27, 2016, 07:51:33 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 27, 2016, 02:20:13 PM
Kuiu has an outlet sale today - $89 for teton jacket. Primaloft insulation layer. Great everyday jkt too. For use under a shell if in wet or brush. Bit much for hiking more of a static layer like that military listed above.
I have a soft shell Teton and that will probably be the other layer under the coat or a kuiu 145 zip t.
Sitka kelvin lite hoody... :chuckle: :sry:
Or first lite unpronounceable puffy
The Uncompahgre by First Lite is sure nice. I sat on an alpine meadow in high cold winds for an hour and was perfectly fine. I just got mine but I am sold on it. Packs into its own pocket. I realize that is a feature created for backpackers but any hunter should appreciate that!
:chuckle: I can never spell it or say it :chuckle: You should see some of the yahoo searches that pop up with my messed up spelling of there puffy :yike:
Glad to hear the feedback on it as this is one I have seen online that I might like. Is it loud and makes a bunch of noise is my only concern for you guys that run this?
thanks all.
Post by: boneaddict on June 27, 2016, 02:30:16 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 27, 2016, 02:33:09 PM
20-40deg I will for sure still layer. I will have base layers and wool on already. So that is why I am not looking for something bulky. There will be 2 layers under the coat already.
Are you sitting in a blind/treestand or on the move? At 20-40 degrees, you'll be just fine with 2 layers and any ole wool/fleece coat. :twocents:
Mainly moving but also sitting and glassing for hrs. A few of the hunts I will also be traveling around on a quad late season and the wind killed me last year. It was well at zero with wind chill and one reason I am looking to upgrade. I had 2 pairs of gloves on and my hands still ended up getting frost bit on my knuckles. Anyone who has had frost bit can fill my pain. I never thought it would hurt so much and ached for days! No more of that stuff!
I'm going to harass you if you think 20 to 40 is cold weather. : )
:chuckle: im guessing that will be the temps outside with wind chill it will be colder :chuckle:
Post by: Bofire on June 27, 2016, 02:53:47 PM
Carl
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 27, 2016, 02:59:33 PM
Post by: kentrek on June 27, 2016, 03:53:23 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 27, 2016, 03:58:51 PM
Kuiu has an outlet sale today - $89 for teton jacket. Primaloft insulation layer. Great everyday jkt too. For use under a shell if in wet or brush. Bit much for hiking more of a static layer like that military listed above.
I have a soft shell Teton and that will probably be the other layer under the coat or a kuiu 145 zip t.Sitka kelvin lite hoody... :chuckle: :sry:
Or first lite unpronounceable puffyThe Uncompahgre by First Lite is sure nice. I sat on an alpine meadow in high cold winds for an hour and was perfectly fine. I just got mine but I am sold on it. Packs into its own pocket. I realize that is a feature created for backpackers but any hunter should appreciate that!
:chuckle: I can never spell it or say it :chuckle: You should see some of the yahoo searches that pop up with my messed up spelling of there puffy :yike:
Glad to hear the feedback on it as this is one I have seen online that I might like. Is it loud and makes a bunch of noise is my only concern for you guys that run this?
thanks all.
Definitely not noisy. It also isn't whisper quiet like fleece but it is very quiet especially for something that breaks the wind so well
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 27, 2016, 04:00:04 PM
There is a new one out from first lite called the woodbury that looks promising as well.
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2016, 04:17:47 PM
That way if it's 30-40 degrees out and you're walking, you can shed some layers, then bundle back up if you're sitting.
Post by: MtnMuley on June 27, 2016, 08:08:12 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 28, 2016, 12:54:56 AM
I have there new release face mask system that just shipped and should be here soon. Im excited as it looks like it will keep the old whiskers warm lol.
Post by: thinkingman on June 28, 2016, 08:10:44 AM
Hiking uphill in the sun was a sweatbath and glassing in the shade was frigid.
I wore two layers of capilene undershirts and the Core4element Element softshell jacket and pants.
When I sweat, it evaporated right off and I never felt clammy and was warm while sitting. Great gear at a great price although discontinued. You may find a bargain.
The lesson learned was pullover layers suck when you want to shed a layer.
I am now experimenting with carrying my full zip Patagucci down sweater as a layer under the camo for stationary hunting and quickly zip it off for moving. I am trying to reduce my 'collection and the down sweater is great for everyday wear.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 28, 2016, 08:17:06 AM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on June 28, 2016, 08:24:34 AM
SEEK Jacket
Uncompagre Puffy
Chama hoody
Llano qz
Knitted thick wool hat - made by my sister
The uncompagre from first lite absolutely rocks, its by far my favorite piece of clothing I own. I like to put hand warmers in it in the cold and since the inside pocket lining is kinda thin the heat transfers throughout the jacket surprisingly well. With the Chama/llano and uncompagre I was able to be comfortable at 30* with hand warmers, although I had a terrible hat that day. (first lite beanie is not a warm hat)
I have not received my SEEK jacket yet but for where I live and hunt I'm hoping its the bees knees.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on June 28, 2016, 08:26:12 AM
My SEEK should be here in the next few weeks.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 28, 2016, 12:01:10 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on June 28, 2016, 09:10:35 PM
All you need is good quality layers from kuiu and firstlite. The halstead fleece with the puffy from firstlite is a great combo from firstlite. Light shell and gloves, with layers on your lower section. Good to go.
I agree but backpacking in is really hard when it's raining to carry all those layers up switchbacks into the wilderness. I'll be running icebreaker merino wool layer, first lite chama, first lite Kanab, then when sitting in meadows the ECWCS cold weather layer on top. Be running that for 10 days in the backcountry with the goretex rain gear when it rains which is most of the time in September.
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 29, 2016, 02:49:25 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 29, 2016, 11:34:52 PM
You know Carp, if you wanted to check out my stuff I would let you. I come over to Goldendale about every 2 months.
My SEEK should be here in the next few weeks.
thanks for the great offer.
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 30, 2016, 02:07:04 PM
"Dead Quiet and Hotter than July"
for $210 the 37.5 by Cocona is worth it!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 04, 2016, 08:53:44 AM