My gear/pack layout from base layers to binos

[Nine Banger]

Yes sir. Or two sizes larger- but that is no longer a thing as there is a new jacket (and pants) coming that are actually warm.

Nice, will it be available before February?

Need to wear a barrier layer over the puffies. Rain suit works generally- and yep, sized larger enough not to restrict the puffies. Snow overwrites work better than rain suits for this though-

Got it.

Varusteleka makes the ones I would choose.

Are we talking about the L5 coverall?

 

[Formidilosus]

Anything that you can share?

14oz down, made specifically to go over an exposed bino harness, anorak, 24’ish oz total weight. The first legit “lightweight” puff jacket that is actually warm enough for true cold weather hunting that I’ve used.

 

[fwafwow]

14oz down, made specifically to go over an exposed bino harness, anorak, 24’ish oz total weight. The first legit “lightweight” puff jacket that is actually warm enough for true cold weather hunting that I’ve used.

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I’m assuming more details (maker, release date, etc.) will be forthcoming when they are known and can be shared?

 

[Formidilosus]

I’m assuming more details (maker, release date, etc.) will be forthcoming when they are known and can be shared?

Yes sir.

 

[Formidilosus]

Nice, will it be available before February?

I don’t think so- there will be a couple for testing at least.

Are we talking about the L5 coverall?

Nope. L7.

 

[HighUintas]

14oz down, made specifically to go over an exposed bino harness, anorak, 24’ish oz total weight. The first legit “lightweight” puff jacket that is actually warm enough for true cold weather hunting that I’ve used.

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That's more down than I was expected last time you mentioned this. Is there any similar design but less down coming?

I was considering replacing a too small puffy with the outdoor vitals vantage Alpine as that seems it would be good for the temps I'm in now but a design that works with the bino harness would be awesome

 

[Formidilosus]

That's more down than I was expected last time you mentioned this. Is there any similar design but less down coming?

Nothing currently.

 

[grahambiel]

@Formidilosus any word on the mid layer designed to wear with a pack?

 

[Speaks]

Thats a ton of down. Nearly double the Rab Neutrino and that thing is pretty darn warm.

14 oz is getting into the territory of what people carry on Denali. Not that I am arguing against needing that much for being stationary in the mountains in winter.

 

[benconfused]

14oz down, made specifically to go over an exposed bino harness, anorak, 24’ish oz total weight. The first legit “lightweight” puff jacket that is actually warm enough for true cold weather hunting that I’ve used.

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What are the gloves you're wearing in this pic? They look like they offer good warmth as well as dexterity.

 

[benconfused]

That's more down than I was expected last time you mentioned this. Is there any similar design but less down coming?

I was considering replacing a too small puffy with the outdoor vitals vantage Alpine as that seems it would be good for the temps I'm in now but a design that works with the bino harness would be awesome

Just looked at this jacket. Little more weight and down fill compared to the Grumman - did you end up ordering it? Looks like a tougher outer shell as well.