Sitka MDWI or Kuiu Peloton 240

[Skybuster]

Looking to replace the Mountain Hardwear Kor Airshell warm as it was irritating the back of my neck due to the mesh backing not the actual octa loft.

Anyone had the opportunity to try them both? MDWI and Peloton?

Which one provide better wind protection?

Looking for that one unicorn do it all fleece killer, as normal fleece is bad at wind protection.

It would be used stand alone or went it get much colder under a puffy jacket.

Others I tried but dint like much because they felt too puffy, Kuiu Kenai, SG Cirque, Montbell UL Thermawrap, North Face Ventrix L3 was my favorite from this insulated active layers.

Also considering the New Montbell EX Light Thermawrap parka as it supposed to be much thinner with only 25g insulation but no review other than Japanese ones.

 

[sivart]

for what it's worth the peloton 240 hood is my fav jacket that I never leaves my pack. Does everything, light, breaths, blocks wind, quiet.

 

[prm]

The 240 Peleton is my favorite single piece.

The 240 on its own is not that warm. However it does block the wind exceptionally well thus I find it keeps me comfortable in a wide range of conditions. Short of hard exertion, I never have that clammy, damp skin feel. I recently have been wearing a 97 Peleton under the 240 with a very thin base layer and that works surprisingly well. The 97 adds insulation.

Temperature alone is insufficient at describing where a piece works. Add wind, and the range of temps where a piece maintains comfort narrows significantly. I find the 240 with a very thin base layer widens the range of conditions for my various layering systems.

 

[ChrisAU]

My MDWi is one of my favorite pieces, and it has replaced all fleeces for me for mountain hunting. Well, except for a Peloton 97. A super light merino t-shirt, peloton 97 hoodie, MDWi, a puffy, and a light rain shell have covered me for 100% of everything the last few years for my torso. I have tried to like the Peloton 240 but IMO it didn't provide enough warmth to weight active or inactive. The Peloton 97 is better at everything it tries to do and the MDWi is the bees knees for active insulation.

 

[prm]

What Sitka MDWi? Is that a specific piece?

 

[ChrisAU]

What Sitka MDWi? Is that a specific piece?

Midlayer Hoody - MDWi (Coyote)

An insulated hooded jacket that is worn in a stand-alone manner or as a midlayer in conjunction with a wet weather protective jacket when conducting Special Reconnaissance tasks. PRODUCT FEATURES Wet Weather Jacket Compatible allowing the jacket to be functionally worn as insulation with a Wet...

www.arrowheadsitka.com

 

[prm]

Thanks. Appears similar to the Arcteryx Atom? I have the Arcteryx LEAF (former) version of the Atom. Goes with a 240 like peanut butter and jelly.

 

[fngTony]

Looking to replace the Mountain Hardwear Kor Airshell warm as it was irritating the back of my neck due to the mesh backing not the actual octa loft.

Anyone had the opportunity to try them both? MDWI and Peloton?

Which one provide better wind protection?

Looking for that one unicorn do it all fleece killer, as normal fleece is bad at wind protection.

It would be used stand alone or went it get much colder under a puffy jacket.

Others I tried but dint like much because they felt too puffy, Kuiu Kenai, SG Cirque, Montbell UL Thermawrap, North Face Ventrix L3 was my favorite from this insulated active layers.

Also considering the New Montbell EX Light Thermawrap parka as it supposed to be much thinner with only 25g insulation but no review other than Japanese ones.

Are you fairly active when hunting? Not hunting extreme cold? I picked up an Outdoor Research Deviator hoodie. Mapped insulation similar to octa and grid fleece in other areas. Face fabric is a soft not loud wind resistant layer. It has a better temperature range and more breathable than the 240 or 97 from kuiu. Also little less warm than kenai but not as puffy.