Quiet outer when temps are (40-50f) no rain...

[Dhbwa]

Looking at the FL Sawtooth or Kuiu Rubicon.
Thoughts?

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

For stalking I assume? I use the Sitka core heavy weight hoody. If wet I use my jetstream. The hoody is much more quieter than the jetstream IMO. No experience with the two you are interested in.

 

[go4thegusto]

KUIU Kenai, ultra-quiet, warm, pit zips. My go-to...if windy I layer on top of it.

 

[doverpack12]

No experience with either of your options but I use the kuiu peloton 240. It cuts wind better than the guide jacket and since you said no rain I don’t see the benefit of the rubicon. Merino does nothing against wind so I’ve never understood the possibility of the sawtooth for an outer layer

 

[541hunter]

You may want to take a look at grid fleece layer. Those temps pretty common during late blacktail in Oregon and I run a light to mid weight merino base layer and a grid fleece over it. It's very quiet and keeps me plenty warm.


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[Dhbwa]

I have a Peleton 240 for every day use so maybe I should just buy another.....

 

[Dhbwa]

KUIU Kenai, ultra-quiet, warm, pit zips. My go-to...if windy I layer on top of it.

I bought one of the original Kenai for this use but the medium is too small and no large in the outlet...

I like Kuiu except they charge sales tax where First Lite doesn’t...

 

[ChanceinMN]

The first lite catalyst is crazy nice. Super versatile. I’ve been using it all fall in northern Minnesota and it’s been great. To be honest when it arrived, I was more than a little skeptical. I didn’t take the tags off for over a week. The catalyst has kept me warm in drizzle, I haven’t sweat a lot hiking for grouse in it, and it blocks wind better than my marmot soft shell. It’s worth it.


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[Dhbwa]

Just received a Skre Hardscrabble and first impression is great. Definitely great people at Skre!!

 

[huntnidaho]

I love the FL Sawtooth over a lightweight merino or synthetic base for ~50 degrees and no precip. Super comfy, a little insulation in the right spots, full zip to help regulate body temp, quiet enough. If the wind/rain kicks up, or I go stationary for awhile, I throw a puffy or shell over the top.