New kryptek down puffy, aquillo

[pyroducksx3]

Interesting, I have the superdown hooded which worked really well for me last year but am not loving Kuiu the company as much as I used to. I was surprised how close in price this was to the superdown but I'm still interested. Hopefully it's a little warmer than the superdown. I was looking at the first lite puffy but its so heavy comparitevly. Anyway seems like a cool option to go with the other kryptek I've got.

 

[pyroducksx3]

Introducing for Fall 2014 the Aquillo Down Jacket.

This extremly lightweight jacket features Hyper Dry Extreme Water Resistant Down. 800 fill power 90/10.

Total Garment Weight: 0.77LBS
Additional Features:
Interior Chest Pocket
Packable Handwarmer Pocket with Silicon Carabineer
Adjustable Waist and Hood
Lycra Wrist cuffs for Comfort[/B]


I hope the shell is a little tougher than the superdown as well

 

[amp713]

Hope the price of that is more than the one i just bought so i dont feel bad hahaha

 

[littlebuf]

about time they came out with a down one instead of just synthetic. looks nice

 

[pyroducksx3]

Hope the price of that is more than the one i just bought so i dont feel bad hahaha

I think msrp was 239$

 

[Aron Snyder]

I'll post up all the specs and testing info when I get home. I will say that our goal (and we achieved it) was to introduce a warmer version than what's available on the market now (for puffy jackets anyway). That's with the weight of the garments being equal when tested.

 

[orionthehunter1]

That looks sweet saw that on krypteks facebook page today they also said there was some other updates for 2014 I wonder if that's gear or patterns?

 

[fillthefreezer]

ill say, i want one bad!

 

[HellsCanyon]

Not that much lighter than the FirstLite. 19 oz vs 12-13 oz? Still nice to have another option out there!

 

[Aron Snyder]

Not that much lighter than the FirstLite. 19 oz vs 12-13 oz? Still nice to have another option out there!

6oz lighter with 3.5 oz of down fill....that's pretty dang light for the warmth/insulation value.

 

[HellsCanyon]

6oz lighter with 3.5 oz of down fill....that's pretty dang light for the warmth/insulation value.

Not saying it's not but the OP compared it to the Kuiu which is right around 7 oz isn't it? So this is right in between the Kuiu and the FL as far as weight goes.

Mike

 

[Aron Snyder]

Not saying it's not but the OP compared it to the Kuiu which is right around 7 oz isn't it? So this is right in between the Kuiu and the FL as far as weight goes.

Mike

The Kuiu has less down inside of the jacket, so its less weight.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Not saying it's not but the OP compared it to the Kuiu which is right around 7 oz isn't it? So this is right in between the Kuiu and the FL as far as weight goes.

Mike

He also hoped it would be warmer (added insulation), and it is/does.

 

[HellsCanyon]

He also hoped it would be warmer (added insulation), and it is/does.

I'm not saying it isn't and don't disagree with anything you posted. Just bringing up the weight compared to the other jackets that were mentioned. Looks like a quality jacket and I'd like to get my hands on one for sure.

Have you played with the uncompaghre yourself Aron? How does it cut the wind and compare durability wise (asking about the Kryptek piece)?

Mike

 

[Aron Snyder]

Won't take to much searching to see that I highly recommend the FL puffy, so yes, I've used it a lot.

The FL jacket compared to the Kryptek or Kuiu is oranges and apples. The FL is a hybrid puffy and in a different field then the others.

 

[HellsCanyon]

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Have you used both

Sure haven't! Hence why I asked your opinion in how it compared to the FL as I've used mine a ton ever since they shipped out the early prototypes. Never claimed to use both and not sure why you're gettin a bit defensive on the subject...?

Mike

 

[Aron Snyder]

Not defensive..... if you were here, you'd hear me laughing.

You're not crabby that I got a rifle from Kifaru Arms are you? Is that why you're arguing over simple math?

Sure haven't! Hence why I asked your opinion in how it compared to the FL as I've used mine a ton ever since they shipped out the early prototypes. Never claimed to use both and not sure why you're gettin a bit defensive on the subject...?

Mike

 

[Beastmode]

When will these be available to order Aron?

 

[HellsCanyon]

Not defensive..... if you were here, you'd hear me laughing.

You're not crabby that I got a rifle from Kifaru Arms are you? Is that why you're arguing over simple math?

Not at all man you work for Kifaru. Wouldn't expect you to go elsewhere. Little off topic don't ya think??

Mike

 

[Aron Snyder]

Not sure yet...guessing between July and August.

When will these be available to order Aron?