Warmer Primaloft jackets w/o hoods?

MAT · Oct 30, 2014

My cheapo REI primaloft jacket works good in September in WY, but it’s only 60 grms so I am looking for something warmer, synthetic, works as an under layer and comes w/o a hood (or a detachable hood). Fact most of the synthetic puffy jackets out there are not very “puffy”. I would use this for sitting mostly (in a tree) but could find use for it on a backpack hunt too. The other kicker is I wear a size S. Doesn’t need to be camo, just more insulated than the typical puffy.

I eliminated down since I hunt deer in the upper Midwest and this jacket would get washed a lot. Thanks.

wapitibob · Oct 30, 2014

I bought a kryptek Kratos and love it. Cuts the wind a whole lot better than my 90% jacket too. I used it every day a cpl weeks ago in WY. It may not be as warm as you want though.

hunt_or_bust · Oct 30, 2014

Cabelas had their passage jacket on sale for 50 bucks. 100 g of primaloft, same as sitka kelvin. I'm sure the sitka is a bit lighter but also 3 times the price.

Trr15 · Oct 30, 2014

hunt_or_bust said:
Cabelas had their passage jacket on sale for 50 bucks. 100 g of primaloft, same as sitka kelvin. I'm sure the sitka is a bit lighter but also 3 times the price.

+1 on the cabelas passage jacket. Heck of a bargain and a quality piece.

MAT · Oct 30, 2014

The Cabelas has only L and XL left, and the Kratos and Sitka don't come in size S (but come in XXXL!). Thus my dilemma. Seems the hunting companies believe in the stereotypes. Funny but the mountaineering companies don't.

FreeRange · Oct 31, 2014

The Montbell Thermawrap Guide sounds right up your alley, 150 gr insulation, detachable hood, $209 list. Great company too. Have you considered adding a vest or second jacket over your current one? You could probably get away cheaper that way by just getting another 60gr jacket as everyone seems to make a version of that jacket.

It is a bummer you can't get a Passage jacket, it's an unreal deal for a great jacket.

MAT · Nov 2, 2014

No size S in those either. Believe it or not LL Bean has a 100g body, 60 g sleeves primaloft 1 jacket that looks interesting -

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78260?feat=593-GN1&page=primaloft-jacket&attrValue_0=Moss Khaki&productId=1292101

Does anyone know the insulation weight of the northface thermoball jackets?

FreeRange · Nov 2, 2014

On Montbell's website they sell a small and even an extra small and have them in stock.

FreeRange · Nov 2, 2014

That ll bean looks good too though, just checked it out and if lightweight isn't a priority no reason not to go with that jacket.

duchntr · Nov 2, 2014

Check out Arc'teryx atom ar or barneys super cub jacket. Both solid choices.

Flyrod · Nov 6, 2014

Simms Fishing Products

Look for the "ExtStream Jacket"

inupiat1 · Nov 6, 2014

I don't know what your budget is, but you might check out the USMC happy suit. It's a little more rugged than most civilian ones, made in the USA, has 6 oz. primaloft and comes in coyote brown which compliments many camo patterns. I bought a jacket/pants set for $80, but you have to search for deals.

jljmonky · Nov 7, 2014

I have the Army Happy suit, its warm but bulky. Can generally be had on ebay. Sportsman's guide has been carrying the multicam one for around $63 but it is hooded (bought one for grins). At that price though you can cut off the hood.

One of my favorites though is an Eddie Bauer primaloft I snagged on eBay. Searching for primaloft showed me a lot of options on amazon and eBay.

Jcberg · Nov 8, 2014

I bought a Browning primaloft off eBay for $59 and it's been great! I just looked and they are still on there.

Colo4x4XJ · Nov 9, 2014

How sure are you that you are a small size? I'm an average guy that wears medium sized clothing but all of my technical layers are size large and fit. Being able to throw a puffy/shell on without feeling like the kid from a Christmas Story is a nice feeling.

MAT · Nov 10, 2014

All 3 of my MH jackets are size S and they fit perfectly. KUIU Chinook jacket too (the only item they have in S). 5'6" 140#. I'm not tiny, definitely too big to be a horse jockey! Apparently KUIU (and some others) think only Bubbas hunt, which is odd if you market your gear for "mountain" hunting.

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