Best puffy layer for reasonable price.
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middleofnowhere
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I've got a Kuiu Superdown, it's great.
My buddy picked up a cheap down jacket at Burlington Coat Factory, it is equally as good as my Kuiu.
Some of the down is coming out of my Kuiu, it looks like white chicken feathers, not high quality down. I wear the jacket all the time, just don't know that it is worth the asking price.
My buddy picked up a cheap down jacket at Burlington Coat Factory, it is equally as good as my Kuiu.
Some of the down is coming out of my Kuiu, it looks like white chicken feathers, not high quality down. I wear the jacket all the time, just don't know that it is worth the asking price.
Rifleman513
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Another thing I would mention is if you are planning for a hunt next fall look through the summer for winter clothing. For years that is how I purchased most all my skiing and mounteering clothing. That time of the year you can generally find really good deals.
Litehiker
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I'll say that Kuiu does tell you the fill weight of their down. i.e. 850 cu. in./oz. and that it has a DWR treatment (Durable Water Repellant) which is good but I couldn't find the actual brand of DWR they use.
Still. I'll take LL Bean or Eddie Bauer for the quality and price. I prefer that only my GTX parka and pants are camo so I can wear the down clothing around town W/O looking like a redneck.
Q. "What's the difference between a redneck and a good ol' boy?
A. "A good ol' boy throws his Mc Donalds wrappers & beer cans on his pickup's floor and
a redneck throws them out the window." ;o)
Eric B.
Still. I'll take LL Bean or Eddie Bauer for the quality and price. I prefer that only my GTX parka and pants are camo so I can wear the down clothing around town W/O looking like a redneck.
Q. "What's the difference between a redneck and a good ol' boy?
A. "A good ol' boy throws his Mc Donalds wrappers & beer cans on his pickup's floor and
a redneck throws them out the window." ;o)
Eric B.
middleofnowhere
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For premium down clothing look at "Western Mountaineering" and/or "Feathered Friends".
I had a Helios jacket that was very serious warmth that got stolen out of my truck
http://featheredfriends.com/feathered-friends-mens-eos-ultralight-down-jacket.html
They have a liteweight puffy that looks similar to the Kuiu in warmth.
A packable down jacket is a great piece of kit, I carry and wear mine all the time. I have the brown Kuiu and wear it around town like Litehiker suggests. I've been flying a lot lately and is great on the plane as pillow, etc. it packs down to nothing in my carry-on or day pack too. It's probably one of my most used pieces of outdoor clothing.
I had a Helios jacket that was very serious warmth that got stolen out of my truck
http://featheredfriends.com/feathered-friends-mens-eos-ultralight-down-jacket.html
They have a liteweight puffy that looks similar to the Kuiu in warmth.
A packable down jacket is a great piece of kit, I carry and wear mine all the time. I have the brown Kuiu and wear it around town like Litehiker suggests. I've been flying a lot lately and is great on the plane as pillow, etc. it packs down to nothing in my carry-on or day pack too. It's probably one of my most used pieces of outdoor clothing.
5RWill
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This ^ they're about $245 though there are occasional sales got one for Christmas and took it out today. Love the thing. Not nearly as puffy as it looks either. Cordura on the elbows and stomach, warm as hell, and light. Highly recommend. They make a full zip version too which is what went with.
Sam Millard has a good review on one as well.
middleofnowhere
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Another cool piece of gear that Kifaru's parka sort of reminds me of is the old M65 field liner.
https://www.armysurplusworld.com/us..._lew5QpllGOONArOvr4AjaGfBxPWy0MEaAitfEALw_wcB
https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/liner-jacket/
https://www.armysurplusworld.com/us..._lew5QpllGOONArOvr4AjaGfBxPWy0MEaAitfEALw_wcB
https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/liner-jacket/
Just picked one up. On sale right now for $202 and free shipping. Use "EXTRA25" code and get an additional 25% off.
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https://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-INSULATOR-VEST/2574691.uts?slotId=1
I have this vest, which is on sale. They have the jacket on the same page. Good quality and price, zipped pockets and a cinch at the waist. Personally, I can't see paying Underarmour/Sitka prices for something else that will meet or exceed its' specs.
I have this vest, which is on sale. They have the jacket on the same page. Good quality and price, zipped pockets and a cinch at the waist. Personally, I can't see paying Underarmour/Sitka prices for something else that will meet or exceed its' specs.
Litehiker
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Mike 338,
Sounds like you got the LL BEAN Ultralight 850 Big Baffle parka. That parka is very warm, mainly because of the baffles which permit no cold spots. And you will only need a GTX mountain shell to protect it from brush or rocks.
That price of $202. is a screaming deal! Even at the original $309. price for a Large Tall was really good.
Eric B.
UPDATE: Just ordered that same LL Bean Ultralight 850 fill baffled down jacket in an Large Tall B/C I want that extra coverage on arms and butt. My price was $209. because Tall sizes cost a bit more. Still that is an unbelievable price.
Two years ago I bought Bean's -20 F. down bag on a double sale like this and it is absolutely THE best designed winter bag I've owned and I have had two other -20 F. bags, one from Mountain Hardware and one from Eddie Bauer.
Sounds like you got the LL BEAN Ultralight 850 Big Baffle parka. That parka is very warm, mainly because of the baffles which permit no cold spots. And you will only need a GTX mountain shell to protect it from brush or rocks.
That price of $202. is a screaming deal! Even at the original $309. price for a Large Tall was really good.
Eric B.
UPDATE: Just ordered that same LL Bean Ultralight 850 fill baffled down jacket in an Large Tall B/C I want that extra coverage on arms and butt. My price was $209. because Tall sizes cost a bit more. Still that is an unbelievable price.
Two years ago I bought Bean's -20 F. down bag on a double sale like this and it is absolutely THE best designed winter bag I've owned and I have had two other -20 F. bags, one from Mountain Hardware and one from Eddie Bauer.
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Yeah, they're not giving those things away! I have a Gore-tex German military surplus shell but it's kind'a short and pretty heavy.
For a mid layer I still use the M65 field jacket liner.
Don't know how it compares to the others but I have the extreme cold weather primaloft parka and pants issued as part for our 7 layer system and it has never let me down, even in some extreme colds. Might find one for sale as part of a "government overrun".
Litehiker
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Bravo,
With your Primaloft clothing, try to not stuff it into stuff sacks unless absolutely necessary B/C Primaloft loses its "loft" more than other synthetic fiber insulations when stuffed repeatedly. (Don't ask how I know.)(
Eric B.
With your Primaloft clothing, try to not stuff it into stuff sacks unless absolutely necessary B/C Primaloft loses its "loft" more than other synthetic fiber insulations when stuffed repeatedly. (Don't ask how I know.)
(Eric B.
