2026 Puffy Jacket?

[TheWhitetailNut]

I know this has been covered in years past, I just wanted to see if there were better options. SG Grumman or Kuiu Super Down Pro?

Normal Criteria:
Warmth
Weight
DWR shell
Treated down

I'll be using on a Sept. Sheep, Moose, Caribou hunt in the McKenzies this year but Sept. Moose, October Goat, and deer in future years as well as Late season Elk and Deer.

 

[Samson7x]

I love my Kuiu SDP. The LT version is awesome as well depending on your needs and how you’re layering. SG stuff seems to not fit me as well but it’s quality as well.

 

[TheWhitetailNut]

I love my Kuiu SDP. The LT version is awesome as well depending on your needs and how you’re layering. SG stuff seems to not fit me as well but it’s quality as well.

The LT may be best for me actually. I'll have an outer layer and it may be more packable.

 

[rickyw]

take a look at the outdoor vitals puffys. My novapro has been awesome for the last two years of hunting. The new vantage looks great

 

[Samson7x]

The LT may be best for me actually. I'll have an outer layer and it may be more packable.

For packability and warmth:weight, the LT can’t be beat IMO.

 

[K_pem]

For packability and warmth:weight, the LT can’t be beat IMO.

Really?

The Grumman has something like twice the amount of down in it for literally only the difference in weight of the down. It's been a while since I've had the LT in hand but just looking at the specs I don't see a scenario in which the LT has a better warmth:weight?