Closest puffy to the Grumman?

[MuleyFever]

What jackets would compete with the Grumman for weight, down fill, etc? Must be a solid color option, no camo.

SPECS

• Weight - 11.8 oz. (L)
• 15 Denier Pertex® Quantum Shell
• 850+ Fill Power Goose Down
• HyperDRY™ DWR Treated Down
• 100% Traceable RDS Certified Down
• Articulated Hood
• 5.3 oz of Insulation
• Streamline Internal Cuff
• Elastic Waist Hem
• YKK Zippers
• Stuff Sack Included
• Size in Stuff Sack: 8” x 4” x 3.5”

 

[Rommy]

Are you looking for something similar in the hunting industry or can it be a mountaineering company as well?

Are you looking for something similar but more affordable? Because that will eliminate a ton of contenders.

Which part or parts of the Grumman are most important to you that you would like to replicate?


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[MuleyFever]

I dont care who makes it, just looking for options in a coat that will be similar in weight and fill/warmth.

 

[MuleDeerMike]

Kuiu Super down Pro is basically the same exact specs.

 

[MuleyFever]

Kuiu Super down Pro is basically the same exact specs.

Only available in camo.

 

[Rommy]

Only available in camo.

Montbell mirage and feathered friends Helios are very similar but even lighter and warmer.

But they’re also more expensive and not water resistant down.

Is there a reason you don’t just buy the Grumman instead of trying to find a like for like substitute?


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[MuleyFever]

Why not look at all the options before you buy something?

 

[jt4]

Arcteryx cerium SV

No experience with the jacket but I have a cerium lt vest and I like it.


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[Rommy]

Why not look at all the options before you buy something?

That’s fair a point. Do you have anything in mind to narrow down the search?


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[doverpack12]

The Kryptek Ghar is very close but no hood and comes in a very similar grey. I had a SKRE Ptarmigan which is about the same as the Grumman as well and switched to the Ghar in hopes of finding just a little more warmth and it was 3 oz lighter.

 

[ChrisAU]

Arc'teryx Cerium LT is very comparable. I've had both, kept the Arc'teryx.

 

[MuleyFever]

That’s fair a point. Do you have anything in mind to narrow down the search?


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No, just seeing what other people know of. Lots of brands out there with multiple jackets. It's hard to know what ones you don't know of.

 

[LJ Buck]

Look at Sitka's new offering, only a few oz heavier but probably a more complete jacket

 

[OMB]

Only available in camo.

Super Down Pro comes in a gunmetal solid, just ordered one without a hood just the other week actually.

 

[zeroforhire]

Rab proton might be a decent option.

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[mtwarden]

when comparing down jackets, pay particular attention to fill weight (and fill quality)

the Grumman does a pretty damn good job in packing 5.5 oz of down in a 11-ish oz jacket

 

[MuleyFever]

Super Down Pro comes in a gunmetal solid, just ordered one without a hood just the other week actually.

Good to know. I thought I only saw camo

 

[MuleyFever]

when comparing down jackets, pay particular attention to fill weight (and fill quality)

the Grumman does a pretty damn good job in packing 5.5 oz of down in a 11-ish oz jacket

I agree. It’s at the top of my list but I don’t want to overlook any option.

 

[1shotgear]

The new Sitka Kelvin Lite Down Jacket is pretty tough to beat. It uses a 900 fill hydrophobic down/synthetic blend which helps minimize loft issues that are normally associated with down products!

 

[MuleyFever]

The new Sitka Kelvin Lite Down Jacket is pretty tough to beat. It uses a 900 fill hydrophobic down/synthetic blend which helps minimize loft issues that are normally associated with down products!

It would be nice if they would offer more items in solids.