Uncomparghe vs. UA alpine ops

[Lowg08]

Has anyone had both. I’m looking for a packable insulation layer to take back country hunting.

 

[TSAMP]

I have a FL uncomp vest, and have the Alpine jacket. So not a true comparison but i would speculate the FL doesnt have 1/4 the loft as the UA. It's also noticeably noisier.

 

[Lowg08]

Do you mean the uncomparghe is nosier

 

[TSAMP]

Yep

 

[Lowg08]

Thanks. That is a good bit of info to have

 

[TSAMP]

There is a thread under gear deals on the UA alpine stuff. Sizing runs large so be aware.

 

[Lowg08]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll check it out. I would be wearing it over my set up

 

[Wheels]

I had both, sold the Uncompahgre pants and kept the UA pants. Liked the fit of the UA pants better, the First Lites were real baggy in the butt. The Uncompahgres are probably more durable, but I’m not walking around with them as an outer layer. Plus, I got the UA pants when they had them for $98.

 

[Lowg08]

I hope I can find a good deal maybe.

 

[bcar]

I hope I can find a good deal maybe.

you can get the UA pants new with tags on ebay for $75-$100. I just received a pair. Size large was 16oz on the nose. They do run just a hair small. I got a size large which is advertised as 35-37" waist (I usually wear 33" to 34" waist) and they're barely big enough through the hips thighs to be comfortable over other pants.

 

[jt4]

Not really similar. Synthetic vs down. The UA jacket is probably twice as puffy as the FL and a good bit warmer. UA is heavier. My UA jacket in XL weighs 28.9oz and is way more comparable to the FL chamberlain but for way less if you catch it on sale.

Downside to UA is they have absolutely no idea how much down weight is in the jacket. It says 800+ down, but I've asked about 6 times for fill weigth and no one can give an answer. That makes it hard to compare cost/weight/warmth to other down jackets without having them both in hand.

 

[bcar]

I didn't realize the parka was that heavy. I can't believe Remi packs it around on the mountain with all his camera gear lol

 

[Lowg08]

I’m willing to pay the weight price for warmth. Thanks guys

 

[jt4]

Just as an FYI, my XL down pants are 17.5oz

 

[Lowg08]

Thanks. I wear XL. I’m already shopping

 

[sndmn11]

The UA down is light years ahead of Uncompahgre anything in every category but weight.