Best down puffy. That's actually warm

[Farmerlentz]

Looking for a new puffy. Would like it warm and light. Have been running synthetic but like the weight and compressibility of down.

Like the looks of the sg Grumman but wants some input

 

[Two Roads]

Our sole exception to using 100% Sitka came from a stop at a TJ Maxx store. Scored 2 down jackets for $99 in black. Flat out warm, compress to nothing. Crazy good to mid 20s w shell and layering. We are VERY careful w moisture mgt. And full disclosure, do have Sitka down hooded for when it gets bleak.

 

[rodney482]

I love both my Kuiu SD and Firstlite Uncompaghre

 

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Kelvin down ws is warm, I believe that it is not all down thou.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Been running the Ghar, don’t have any other Kryptek gear but love this jacket. Just got done with a week of Coues hunting in AZ with temps between 20-35 with snow/sleet/wind and it did awesome. Also had it as an out layer for most of trip and was super surprised by durability. Walked through a lot of stuff that if you even looked at it with my other puffys on they would rip. Ended the trip with no tears at all.

 

[Kotaman]

The Ghar is fantastic as is the SG Gruman. No offense Rodney, but if you think the KUIU SD and the Uncompaghre are warm, you don't spend much time in the cold. Both nice jackets, but not warm by any stretch. (yes, I have them both) The Sitka Kelvin WS is also a very nice puffy, but a bit heavier than the others.

 

[realunlucky]

The SKRE Ptarmigan does compare excellently with all of the top choices in the warmth department for sure. It's 850 treated goose down. It's a bit heavier(18oz for my 2x jacket) but has a pretty robust shell fabric for a puffy that adds to durability.

 

[Kevin Dill]

I've never yet found a puffy in the hunting-specific brands which I really like. When I put on a puffy I want to get WARM and stay that way. Camo means nothing to me. It's all about warmth, light physical weight and how it's made. The companies which make expedition-quality gear are the ones I favor. The best I've ever owned is a Feathered Friends Helios jacket. They make hooded and regular versions. Super-warm but very compressible/packable. The clamshell handwarmer pockets beat any other design I've seen or tried.

 

[Dos Perros]

Box baffle or die.

 

[skregear]

We have a great "puffy jacket" its the ptarmigan 850 hooded jacket.
https://www.skregear.com/product/ptarmigan-ultra-down-summit/

We also offer Rokslide members a discount as well.
- Josh

 

[AK Troutbum]

For the last several years now I’ve been wearing a Black Kuiu SD hooded jacket and it’s served me very well. It’s by no means a super warm jacket, but it’s plenty warm enough for my usual needs and it’s light and packs down very small. I was out in it last night for about an hour or so in -2° weather with just a sweatshirt on underneath and was totally comfortable. That said, a jacket with box style baffles sewn in is going to be much, much warmer than anything that just has through baffles.


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[fightthenoise]

Montbell Permafrost has my vote. Box construction and Gore Windstopper = warm

 

[Clarence]

I've never yet found a puffy in the hunting-specific brands which I really like. When I put on a puffy I want to get WARM and stay that way. Camo means nothing to me. It's all about warmth, light physical weight and how it's made. The companies which make expedition-quality gear are the ones I favor. The best I've ever owned is a Feathered Friends Helios jacket. They make hooded and regular versions. Super-warm but very compressible/packable. The clamshell handwarmer pockets beat any other design I've seen or tried.

It appears like the Helios is a short cut? I was eyeing this jacket and nunatak and it seems common to have this length. Is there a utility reason for this? I fear my back would be exposed while sitting and glassing. These jackets seem to be a few levels above the hunting brand's.

 

[White Mamba]

Warmest puffy ive used so far is Nunatak, I also had mine custom made longer. You can choose the fill wt as well as the material wt, etc

 

[Trypad]

I went with the GHAR as it was on sale and I also liked the pattern. Other reviews and reading about the technology in it helped. Got down to the negatives a couple days in Montana and it definitely helped to have it. Not sure it's the best, but I like it!

 

[Kevin Dill]

It appears like the Helios is a short cut? I was eyeing this jacket and nunatak and it seems common to have this length. Is there a utility reason for this? I fear my back would be exposed while sitting and glassing. These jackets seem to be a few levels above the hunting brand's.

I agree the picture makes it look short. It is definitely not short in reality, but neither is it a parka. Mine sits on top of hips (I'm 6-0 exactly) and coverage has never been an issue for me. I wish Feathered Friends would list the back length in their specs as the image is deceiving. Anyway, this jacket isn't just another puffy sporting 3-5 ounces of down. It has almost 8 ounces of 900 fp down and weighs 18 oz in a medium. It's like buying a super-quality sleeping bag which will last 10-20 years if cared for properly. It's a made-in-USA furnace.

 

[Clarence]

I agree the picture makes it look short. It is definitely not short in reality, but neither is it a parka. Mine sits on top of hips (I'm 6-0 exactly) and coverage has never been an issue for me. I wish Feathered Friends would list the back length in their specs as the image is deceiving. Anyway, this jacket isn't just another puffy sporting 3-5 ounces of down. It has almost 8 ounces of 900 fp down and weighs 18 oz in a medium. It's like buying a super-quality sleeping bag which will last 10-20 years if cared for properly. It's a made-in-USA furnace.

Thanks. That flag on the tag means alot to me.

 

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FF shows all their jackets/vests front zipper length in their specs.

 

[Flatgo]

my $50 dollar eddie bauer puffy i got at costco is pretty hard to beat compresses to nothing and when you stag it and rip it on a tree branch (it will happen) you can buy a new one and not be out $300.

 

[Tim in Wa.]

Get on Eddie Bauer email list.By about April or May they have ridiculous sales