Fish N Chips
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- Mar 2, 2014
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I am thinking of trying a puffy. I really enjoy backpack hunting and have expanded my normal early archery season into much later rifle seasons. I have normally taken a soft shell (Sitka 90%), a 200 weight fleece and my rain jacket. This layering works well in the early season, but is a bit lacking while glassing exposed ridges and especially later season at 20-30 degrees with a wind chill. I hike and use the Sitka 90% a lot so would have a hard time leaving it out of my system, but am thinking of a more insulating layer to pull over it or supplementing it. I want something lightweight as it won't be used a lot, compressible for in my pack, and to use as a pillow at night.
I am not looking to spend a lot as I am just getting my feet wet in the puffy world, always being a fleece fan. I am 6' and wear an XL (broad chest), and do not like tight fitting clothing. I struggle with the athletic fit of some of the modern clothes, and prefer a loose fit in everything I own.
I really like the look of the KUIU Teton insulated jacket; but I wonder about the fit and pack-ability for backpacking. I like the weight (especially for a synthetic) and features. Anyone have this jacket and can comment on getting a true to size, or sizing up? My only layering would be over a synthetic shirt or maybe over my 90% if really cold. How well does it compress? I would like to store it in the front stretchy pocket on the EXO 5500 for quick access when glassing.
I was also looking at just trying a cheap down jacket (Eddie Bauer, sales, ect.) I like the look of the Gerry Costco puffy online for 30 dollars, it comes in a gray/green and is 650 sweater fill down. 30 dollars is pretty good, but do not want something that leaks feathers and something I can trust in the back country. I have had hit-and-miss experiences with Chinese products. It appears to be a good deal, but the reviewed weights are the same as the synthetic KUIU coming in around 12-13 oz.
I like the idea of the synthetic for wet weather, and do tend to be pretty rough on my gear. I want something quiet, comfortable and moderately warm when stationary. I glass from rough granite and lava, so need something fairly durable in the rocks. I am warm blooded and find the 90% is normally all I need when moving, just looking for that extra comfort during long glassing sessions.
Thanks.
I am not looking to spend a lot as I am just getting my feet wet in the puffy world, always being a fleece fan. I am 6' and wear an XL (broad chest), and do not like tight fitting clothing. I struggle with the athletic fit of some of the modern clothes, and prefer a loose fit in everything I own.
I really like the look of the KUIU Teton insulated jacket; but I wonder about the fit and pack-ability for backpacking. I like the weight (especially for a synthetic) and features. Anyone have this jacket and can comment on getting a true to size, or sizing up? My only layering would be over a synthetic shirt or maybe over my 90% if really cold. How well does it compress? I would like to store it in the front stretchy pocket on the EXO 5500 for quick access when glassing.
I was also looking at just trying a cheap down jacket (Eddie Bauer, sales, ect.) I like the look of the Gerry Costco puffy online for 30 dollars, it comes in a gray/green and is 650 sweater fill down. 30 dollars is pretty good, but do not want something that leaks feathers and something I can trust in the back country. I have had hit-and-miss experiences with Chinese products. It appears to be a good deal, but the reviewed weights are the same as the synthetic KUIU coming in around 12-13 oz.
I like the idea of the synthetic for wet weather, and do tend to be pretty rough on my gear. I want something quiet, comfortable and moderately warm when stationary. I glass from rough granite and lava, so need something fairly durable in the rocks. I am warm blooded and find the 90% is normally all I need when moving, just looking for that extra comfort during long glassing sessions.
Thanks.