strattonje2020
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sounds like you may like forloh "softshell". its the closest do all jacket ive found. i liked it alot just a bit heavy for me.
@mtwarden did you look at the Patagonia Houdini as well? OGL seems to think it’s the bees neez.
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Gotcha. You can certainly do that. And for what it's worth, I just ordered a custom windshirt from timmermade. (Couldn't find one big enough elsewhere) I'll post about it after I use it a bunch. He has a new fabric I'm going with..@Seeknelk obviously I wrote the post in a confusing manner, because lots of readers think I’m trying to ditch rain gear. I’m not.
I’m trying to ditch the soft shell.
If I can use a single waterproof Hardshell in lieu of carrying a soft shell AND rain gear, that’s what I want to do.
For now, I’m going to try ditching the soft shell and putting a wind shell over a heavy mid layer (KUIU Strongfleece 280).
Definitely have eyes on the KUIU Chugach rain jacket as well.
Have you tried the red kettle shell? Seems maybe like a neoshell type product. Looks cool. And if they use them in Scotland it probably works pretty well.You say you don't want rain gear but you want a hardshell? I guess to me, a hardshell IS a rain jacket. Did I miss understand your post? Anyway for myself, I mostly agree a hardshell and good insulation is all you need. If day hunting, sometimes a softshell is invaluable tho if not so pressed for weight and space. When I'm going to be busting snow covered brush and alders and stuff then a softshell fits the bill for me.
But to your point. A hardshell that's tough to beat is the kuiu chugach rain jacket. Just the most breathable , functional rain gear I'VE found yet. I can't climb to much in it without sweating thru but thats a bit much to expect.
For a totally different route, take a look at red kettle shell jackets. They are interesting.
No I haven't. I'm talking about the cotton shells. Sounds like they do amazing stuff. Not waxed I don't think so anywayHave you tried the red kettle shell? Seems maybe like a neoshell type product. Looks cool. And if they use them in Scotland it probably works pretty well.
@sewbadithurts do you know what model you use?