mcseal2
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I had a Kifaru LPP pullover I wish I had not sold. I ran a full zip LPP this year and don't think it was as warm, although it is still a warm puffy. I like that line but I'm looking at other options after reading a few threads here about how much warmer some of the new ones are.
I bought my first waterproof down item, the Kuiu Superdown Pro pants. I used them the last week sitting for whitetail and was impressed. It got me re-thinking my all synthetic system I've gone with in the past. Also weighing into this was that the owners of the transport business I moose hunted with this year are huge waterproof down fans, they are believers and use it in the worst conditions for down. I guess I take that first item comment back, I've had Kuiu down glassing mittens for a few years now and like them too.
I know that it's not breathable but that isn't an issue to me. When I wear this I'll be stationary.
What is the warmest on the market from the hunting companies? If I buy I want something a level above the LPP in warmth while still being somewhat packable and light. I'm looking primarily at the Chamberlain from FL. Its similar in weight to the LPP. That or the Kuiu Superdown Pro jacket. It claims to have better down but less of it. I'm not needing camo or a hunting brand (although I prefer to support them) if something else is way better on price or warmth. Whitetail hunting I usually put a HPG Mountain Serape over the top of everything anyway.
The times I fight staying warm is when it's slightly above freezing, high humidity, wet, and windy. I have the shell layers already just thinking of a super warm puffy. I currently sometimes layer the LPP over the FL Ucompaghre vest under the HPG Serape and can still get somewhat chilled. It's not unbearable or a hunt ending situation, but the warmer I can get the better I can stay still, quiet, and in the field. Those are all important to me.
Thanks everyone.
I bought my first waterproof down item, the Kuiu Superdown Pro pants. I used them the last week sitting for whitetail and was impressed. It got me re-thinking my all synthetic system I've gone with in the past. Also weighing into this was that the owners of the transport business I moose hunted with this year are huge waterproof down fans, they are believers and use it in the worst conditions for down. I guess I take that first item comment back, I've had Kuiu down glassing mittens for a few years now and like them too.
I know that it's not breathable but that isn't an issue to me. When I wear this I'll be stationary.
What is the warmest on the market from the hunting companies? If I buy I want something a level above the LPP in warmth while still being somewhat packable and light. I'm looking primarily at the Chamberlain from FL. Its similar in weight to the LPP. That or the Kuiu Superdown Pro jacket. It claims to have better down but less of it. I'm not needing camo or a hunting brand (although I prefer to support them) if something else is way better on price or warmth. Whitetail hunting I usually put a HPG Mountain Serape over the top of everything anyway.
The times I fight staying warm is when it's slightly above freezing, high humidity, wet, and windy. I have the shell layers already just thinking of a super warm puffy. I currently sometimes layer the LPP over the FL Ucompaghre vest under the HPG Serape and can still get somewhat chilled. It's not unbearable or a hunt ending situation, but the warmer I can get the better I can stay still, quiet, and in the field. Those are all important to me.
Thanks everyone.
