Kratos or Kelvin jackest?

[actionshooter]

I'm looking at buying a new insulated jacket (in the next 2 days) and haven't been able to make up my mind between these two. The reason I narrowed it down to these two? Well they are on the rack down at the local store and I'm leaving for a Idaho muley hunt Friday morning.
Talk about procrastination at its prime.

I like the Kryptek but can't find a listed weight?

Thoughts?

 

[Ross]

I've owned the Kelvin for several years. It is a great jacket for temps down into the 20's.I have nothing bad to say about it. Dont own the kryptek so cannot comment.

 

[luke moffat]

I just picked up a Kratos and I have a Kelvin vest. I'll weigh my jacket and give ya overall thoughts on the Kratos when I get my hands on it and use it for the up coming week of deer hunting.

 

[Floorguy]

After seeing the Kratos in person I am going to sell my spindrift and get the Kratos if that helps at all

 

[actionshooter]

Thanks, guys
I'm going to look at them in the store (again).
I'll post up my thoughts on either one when I decide.

 

[Aron Snyder]

The biggest difference between the two is that the Kratos has a stretchy material under the arms that allows for more layering and mobility when needed. The Kratos is slightly lighter than the Kelvin.

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

Kratos for me. What Aron said and I think it is a bit more packable.

 

[Matt W.]

Now if that Kratos jacket only had the new Toray waterproof down... : )

 

[Floorguy]

Why Toray's? What about Brooks Range or Sierra Designs? There were articles about their treated down last January there was a 3rd company that had also developed a treated down that wasn't Kuiu as well.

As for me I don't trust the treatment to last.

 

[Matt W.]

Why Toray's? What about Brooks Range or Sierra Designs? There were articles about their treated down last January there was a 3rd company that had also developed a treated down that wasn't Kuiu as well.
As for me I don't trust the treatment to last.

Nice to hear more and more folks are working the technology. Be curious to know if there is a way to "recharge" the down if it were to fade..

 

[les welch]

I've been using the Kelvin a lot and it has become a go to piece of gear this time of year. Love it.

 

[craitchky]

I can only comment on the Kelvin, and I am very impressed with its weight and warmth.

 

[SDHNTR]

The Kelvin Jacket is the warmest and lightest layering garment I've ever worn. I love it!

 

[Aron Snyder]

I didn't think it got cold in La Jolla Beach California