MDWi Jacket/Hoody vs Ambient Jacket/Hoody

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They must have way overdone it on these pieces and the fabric. Big discounts and the are selling a blanket made of this stuff.
 

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They must have way overdone it on these pieces and the fabric. Big discounts and the are selling a blanket made of this stuff.
I wonder if some of it is because several pieces werent released to this fall after folks were done buying? Or if they kept adding pieces to use up inventory?
 

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The older Ambient (sans full zip) are seeing some good discounts around.

The blanket thing is a little odd. Alpha/Evolve makes for great insulation on the move, but for a blanket (you're not moving if you're using a blanket) I'd much rather have Apex insulation or something similar- better bang for the weight.

It is comfortable against the skin though.
 
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The older Ambient (sans full zip) are seeing some good discounts around.

The blanket thing is a little odd. Alpha/Evolve makes for great insulation on the move, but for a blanket (you're not moving if you're using a blanket) I'd much rather have Apex insulation or something similar- better bang for the weight.

It is comfortable against the skin though.
I think Barklow drank too of the alpha / evolve koolaid and they ended up with a little oversupply issue.

I can imagine the call with Sitka leadership:

Sitka people: Fine, John, make the blankets, but next time don’t order so much insulation.
Barklow: OK. Blankets, yes. Where are we on the potholders?
sitka people: no, no potholders made of alpha insulation
Barklow: I am telling You, they will sell like hot cakes.
sitka people: no
barklow: like hot cakes from hot pans. Get it.
sitka people: I am hanging up, John.
 
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