Fanatic vest vs celsius midi

[cobbc03]

I am looking to order either the fanatic vest or Celsius midi jacket to go with my Stratus jacket and fanatic hoody. I like the fanatic material and the layout, but is the bulk worth it compared to the insulating/packability of the midi? I only plan on getting one this year, and the next next year.

 

[tim tarras]

For me the Celsius line was always tight in the armpits. I have the Fanatic, Fanatic hoody and the Stratus and gets me down to about 35 degrees. After that my arms get cold and then the rest of me gets cold. I bought the Fanatic jacket this year and will be testing it out tomorrow.

 

[dreamingWest]

The Fanatic vest is my favorite whitetail clothing piece. It lays out perfectly. Over the Stratus vest and fanatic hoody, it gets me down to freezing temps.

I do keep a Celsius Midi in my pack. I would buy the vest first.

 

[WELLSTON_HUNTER]

i run the fanatic vest with just the normal celsius very warm combo and quiet

 

[cobbc03]

Thanks for the responses guys!

 

[jdk99]

Have had or have celsius/stratus/fanatic lines. A few points on loudness: Celsius line is absolutely silent if that's important to you. New Fanatic stuff is pretty quiet (not as quiet as Celsius but quieter than Stratus). Old Fanatic stuff (pre 2019 I believe) is pretty loud.