Cheaper alternatives to FL Navigator, SG cirque lite, other similar mid layers

[Nhummer]

Has anyone found either a decent hoodie or jacket that is similar in weight to the First Lite Navigator, Stone Glacier Cirque Lite, Sitka Ambient, or other like products? I like both the navigator and cirque lite but looking for more inexpensive options.

 

[P Carter]

Those jackets are pretty different from each other, but there are good polartech alpha/primaloft evolve jackets from non hunting brands, like: https://www.rei.com/product/238469/...MI9bGLv9mTlAMV0yGtBh2ORTfcEAQYASABEgLpa_D_BwE

https://www.marmot.com/p/mens-primaloft-evolve-aerothermal-hoody/SP_3713433/AFS_195115338091.html

https://www.backcountry.com/b/black-diamond-alpine-start-insulated-hoodie-mens?CMP_SKU=BLDZ9T4&MER=0406&skid=BLDZ9T4-TUN-S&mr:device=m&mr:adType=plaonline&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=21783834126__p:G%7Cs:BC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:xx%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:Villain%7Cc2:xx%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx&utm_content=174267433131&utm_id=go_cmp-21783834126_adg-174267433131_ad-716297306536_pla-2366809128649_dev-m_ext-_prd-BLDZ9T4-TUN-S_mca-7811_sig-EAIaIQobChMI882ToNqTlAMVCtbCBB2cEA1EEAQYAiABEgJNOPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21783834126&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Jw0ax_8LjPjSdLSzYXVRJzt0Td&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI882ToNqTlAMVCtbCBB2cEA1EEAQYAiABEgJNOPD_BwE

(^This one at 50% off is probably your current best bet.)

And many that would require a wind jacket, like

https://www.backcountry.com/articles/pf/bc-26/BCCZ35U?fermat_adid=%7Badgroupid%7D&fermat_adtype=%7Badtype%7D&fermat_campaignid=%7Bcampaignid%7D&fermat_channel=google_shopping&variant_external_id=BCCZ35U-FALROC-XXL&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=20576138872__p%3AG%7Cs%3ABC%7Cct%3AShopping%7Cct2%3Apmax%7Cg%3Axx%7Cc1%3AApparel%7Cc2%3Axx%7Cb%3Axx%7Cmt%3Axx&utm_content=&utm_id=go_cmp-20576138872_adg-_ad-__dev-m_ext-_prd-BCCZ35U-FALROC-XXL_mca-7811_sig-EAIaIQobChMIwOnLkNqTlAMVlQutBh1sAhZQEAQYASABEgLFR_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20566427190&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Jw0axBaH6w6wGayr-IUcZjpdPI&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwOnLkNqTlAMVlQutBh1sAhZQEAQYASABEgLFR_D_BwE&productFunnelId=960a4cbb-10af-4a8f-aca6-79b6df30303b&funnelLayoutId=6c2bf36f-e618-406c-b433-f6578b9a4ec8&experimentConfigId=7a441c54-7f15-45a8-a439-3ee3c6e8b150

 

[Macintosh]

The Outdoor Vitals pursuit hybrid is less $. But if you want the function without the cost Id start shopping the classifieds.

 

[NXTZ]

Shameless plug, but I have a L ambient jacket that’s headed towards the classifieds. Pm me if you’re interested in that.

 

[Bump79]

GOHUNT Atmosphere Hooded Jacket | Reliable

The GOHUNT Atmosphere Hooded Jacket is the best active insulation. Lined with Primaloft Evolve to maximize breathability when you’re on the move and retain warmth once you’ve slowed you pace.

shop.gohunt.com

 

[ElkArcher918]

Check out Outdoor Vitals Pursuit Hybrid Fleece. Good active mid layer hoodie that breathes well.