First Lite testing a hooded soft shell??

[PA_Hunter8]

I suppose it’s the time of year to begin speculation on what companies will
Be releasing as far as apparel this winter/spring.

On instagram lately, I’ve seen several First Lite guys wearing what looks to me like a hooded soft shell. Has anyone else noticed this?

I hope that’s what it is! My only gripe with the North Branch Jacket has been the lack of a hood and the lack of a chest pocket, and it looks like (at least for the prototype pictured) they fixed both issues!

I can’t wait to see what they release this year. Hoping there’s also a hooded version of the Halstead Fleece on the horizon.

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[mcseal2]

I think that might be the Sawtooth merino jacket

 

[PA_Hunter8]

I think that might be the Sawtooth merino jacket

I thought so at first but that jacket has a merino hood, this jackets hood is definitely made of that soft shell type material


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[deserthunter2016]

I’ve seen pictures of what I think is a hooded puffy different from the uncompahgre also.


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[boom]

i'll buy that first jacket.

i have the northbranch. i love it,but it feels heavy. like the material is thicker..i want a softer soft shell.

 

[PA_Hunter8]

I’ve seen pictures of what I think is a hooded puffy different from the uncompahgre also.


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I think they may come out with a down puffy jacket at some point, maybe that’s what you saw?


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[stevevan]

I believe that is a soft shell that many of us have hoped they would market. If so they'll sell a bunch and I'll be one of the first to place an order!!!!

 

[deserthunter2016]

I think they may come out with a down puffy jacket at some point, maybe that’s what you saw?


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That’s what I saw.

I would be interested in both the soft shell and down puffy, if the down puffy would be durable enough to wear as an outer layer at times.


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[Ryan Avery]

Used both this hunting season and they both worked great. Can really say much else at this point.


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[boom]

Used both this hunting season and they both worked great. Can really say much else at this point.


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psst. what size are you? hahaha..

 

[Ryan Avery]

psst. what size are you? hahaha..

Large


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[colersu22]

Used both this hunting season and they both worked great. Can really say much else at this point.


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Lucky, wish I could be on this list to test gear. I like the north branch but I didn't buy one because it didn't have a hood, if it is a soft shell with a hood I will have no problem throwing down some dough.

If you need additional testing Ryan I can PM you my mailing address

 

[Ryan Avery]

Lucky, wish I could be on this list to test gear. I like the north branch but I didn't buy one because it didn't have a hood, if it is a soft shell with a hood I will have no problem throwing down some dough.

If you need additional testing Ryan I can PM you my mailing address

Nothing Lucky about it. Build a hunting website, spend thousands of hours in the process for free......... Then you get to test quality gear! HAHA

 

[Ryan Avery]

 

[colersu22]

Is that a sneak peak of a down puffy? I wouldn't want to trade buying items for all the time you, your wife or Robby put into building this site into what it is. I appreciate all the hours and work you guys do so we have a great resource for free.

 

[Dameon]

I hope the soft-shell is a North Branch 2.0 with pit zips and a hood. The bibs are awesome mid to late season brush beaters than can really take a licking, but the jacket has no way to dump heat and the wind resistant properties are thrown out the window without a well designed hood. I’m going to send my jacket out to have put zips added after deer season is over mid January. I picked up a Tundra balaclava for shedding cold wind.

I do think a down puffy is nice (wearing one right now), but it’ll have to be amazing for me to consider replacing my Uncompahgre.


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[Ryan Avery]

Is that a sneak peak of a down puffy? I wouldn't want to trade buying items for all the time you, your wife or Robby put into building this site into what it is. I appreciate all the hours and work you guys do so we have a great resource for free.

No worries it’s a labor of love!

Here is a really good picture of it, super clear

 

[mfllood3800]

No worries it’s a labor of love!

Here is a really good picture of it, super clear

All I see is an Elk.

 

[mfllood3800]

And a sascwatch