Best puffy layer for reasonable price.

[nickj]

First lite worked great last year

 

[WanderingGoatie]

I bought an 850 fill hooded puffy from REI that was extremely light weight and packed into its own pocket. I wore it all of last winter and it seems pretty legit. I'm pretty sure I got it for $270, so not super low cost, but half of what arc'teryx would be.

 

[Deleted member 107666]

I bought an 850 fill hooded puffy from REI that was extremely light weight and packed into its own pocket. I wore it all of last winter and it seems pretty legit. I'm pretty sure I got it for $270, so not super low cost, but half of what arc'teryx would be.

Not entirely true, the Arcteryx ATOM AR that has been mentioned here is everywhere online from $225-$270.

 

[ChrisAU]

I got a Stone Glacier Grumman this week, it's incredible for the weight. 5.3 oz of 850+ treated down and my XL weighs 12.75 oz on my scale.

 

[WanderingGoatie]

Not entirely true, the Arcteryx ATOM AR that has been mentioned here is everywhere online from $225-$270.

Yeah but it isn't down. In comparing the jacket I have to comparable arcteryx features, the arc one is generally several hundred more.

 

[1100 Remington Man]

Quality down puffer. eBay under $ 50 used in new condition Cabelas brand.

 

[Jed Eckert]

I would look at eBay for new with tags military surplus ECWCS parka and zip off pants

Pants are great to throw on when glassing. Parka fits over everything and keeps you warm when sitting. Of course, layer as you normally would

Fairly cheap compared to other stuff

Synthetic insulation is still useful when wet vs down which is a liability.

 

[Steelthowl]

picked up a REI house brand puffy jacket for like $85 a few years ago that fits what you are looking for. Probably going to see them on sale right about now too since they're out of season. They've got a tan, almost camo-like one for $68 right now in fact