I would have my Takur for wind or rain. Best "do it all" hardshell I have ever had. Breathes so well that I often have it on with just a base or light midlayer under it busting wet brush.
Kryptec Takur... it is everything the koldo was and everything you wished the koldo had been. I am 5-11, 48" chest, 36" arms, 40" waist, bought XL in jacket & pants and fit is good over q base & mid and I can wear my ghar under it without over compression of the down. Pants fit good over 2 base...
I like the Kryptek Arma series, both with and without the hood and layer them together when it gets colder and I want camo. My all time favorite hoody is the Arc'teryx LEAF Naga, Gen 2, have 3 colors, and always have one on from Oct-March. I have long arms and torso, gen2 fits well, not too...
I used to get them from LLBean, duo-fold, cotton liner with merino outer layer. Dont know if they still have them. I had a polartec fleece 150 wt set that I think I got at Gander Mountain, also years ago. I wear FL merino tops & bottoms now.
If I remember correctly, I called cs and I bought a set of straps at regular price and they made them up shortened by 3 or 4 inches at no extra charge. Your best bet is to just call them and ask. I had measured my wife's torso at 15", and trying to adjust my frame/straps down to her size just...
Also, albeit a minor point, the stryker back panel covers the much deeper vee in the frame sheet of the newer style frames, which was why the quarter panel came out with the frame update. With the Apollo or other kifaru packs, using the load shelf leaves a long open area against your back, which...
I just slightly lift the rear of the right buckle with my left fingers while pulling the right forward pull, then reverse and do the left side...sets tight every time. Might do it twice to fine tweak if needed. I unbuckle to loosen.