Looking 4 a new puffy jacket any ideas?

[amp713]

I got the backcountry one and though its not camo i think everything else fits the bill, super packable and warm, athletic fit with a dove tail to cover your crack! But I got grey and just toss a light jacket over it and am back to camo.. .Just a thought.

 

[Yellowknife]

Ok I'm looking for a new puffy jacket. Any one got any ideas???? Here's what I want in one. Lite, will keep me warm with a layer or 2 at 11/12k in late September. Have a some what quieter shell. I'm thinking maybe not down, more like primaloft so if it gets wet I stay warm, camo also, I want it to pack down small. Maybe a hood, but dose not have to. I'd like it to be maybe a little longer, so it dose not ride up my lower back. I have a puffy that i wear skiing and it's great. But it's a bright blue and the outside shell would get ripped apart, it's very thin. That jacket only cost me $70. If i could only get the same jacket in camo with a tougher shell. I buy one. Ed

If you want it to last a decent amount of time, I would avoid the 10/15d fabrics. They are light, but very short lived under field conditions. No matter how much I try, I just can't seem to baby them enough in the field to make it work. They are designed as mid-layers, but it's rare that I actually use them that way while hunting. A quality 20d+ fabric is usually ok for my uses.

Yk

 

[mtnclimber]

Weight to warmth the superdown can not be beat.

I got a gunmetal one and where it quite a bit.

Kuiu super down hooded- 2.5 oz down-10 oz total weight. Ratio of .25 oz of down per one ounce.

Brooks Range mojave- 6 oz down -16oz total weight. Ratio of .375 oz of down per one ounce.

Im going with the mojave

 

[lintond]

I have really enjoyed my First Lite uncompahgre puffy. I use it as and everyday jacket also.

 

[crazy_davey]

It is called a down jacket, "puffy" sounds so super gay! Been wearing down for 30 years and never referred to my jacket as a puffy, LOL.

If you want to be a mountain hunter its called a down jacket. If you want to walk Fifi and Fofoo in Central Park its called a puffy.

 

[boom]

It is called a down jacket, "puffy" sounds so super gay! Been wearing down for 30 years and never referred to my jacket as a puffy, LOL.

If you want to be a mountain hunter its called a down jacket. If you want to walk Fifi and Fofoo in Central Park its called a puffy.

Don't you have to yell at some kids to get off your lawn?

 

[mtswampfox]

It humors me when some so insecure of their manhood lash out at an innocent word or phrase

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

It is called a down jacket, "puffy" sounds so super gay! Been wearing down for 30 years and never referred to my jacket as a puffy, LOL.

If you want to be a mountain hunter its called a down jacket. If you want to walk Fifi and Fofoo in Central Park its called a puffy.

What if it's synthetic? Would you still call it down? I prefer the term puffy as a generalized category.

 

[crazy_davey]

Settle down girls, I was kidding!

 

[Highcountry_Hellrazor]

I want one that is fire resistant

 

[robby denning]

I just found this thread.
I'm super happy with my First Lite Uncompahgre (except spelling it) I think I put 30 days on mine last year. Performed well in snowy weather down to zero. Holding together great. No issues

 

[Matt Cashell]

I agree Robby!

The Uncompahgre was my favorite new piece of gear last year. Light, warm, windproof, tough, versatile, and replaces multiple layers.

 

[Jdog]

Camofire was running the Core4Element Elevation jackets for $155--call them and they will let you order one.

http://core4element.com/store/elevation-jacket

They were selling last year's model in Mountain Mimicry.

 

[Derek0525]

Would the first lite fit under the kuiu guide jacket like the super down or is it thicker?

 

[Matt Cashell]

Would the first lite fit under the kuiu guide jacket like the super down or is it thicker?

I layered mine under a guide jacket a couple times. It was a bit tighter fit, but still worked fine. The thing is, the Unc. has a much tougher shell than most puffy's and acts like a softshell anyway. i didn't end up layering it much because of this, and when I did run an outer layer, it was usually a hard shell in the rain or late season.

The Unc. runs large though, so I would recommend sizing down, especially if you are going to layer it a lot.

 

[mattstanton]

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?11584-Puffy-Jackets! knock yourself out!

 

[GFY]

I have not seen the final review for the puffy's did I miss it?

 

[cascjung]

I have Kuiu down and the NF Thermoball hooded. Both are great. They'll be in the truck and if there's any moisture in the air I'd take the NF. Though down I like more it's hard to argue 'if it gets wet....' argument

 

[worx53]

I sent kuiu an email that they should make a tougher outer shell version of their puffy. Though heavier, it should well really well to us eastern tree stand guys on chilly nights and the weight wouldn't matter. I tore my brand new one first trip out on the corner of the truck cap....very fragile.

 

[Switchbacks]

I have the Core4element Elevation Jacket and love it!

http://www.core4element.com/store/elevation-jacket