What’s everyone’s favorite synthetic insulation?

[LostArra]

Kenai for me. Only puffy that'd id bowhunt in, the face fabric is very quiet.

When bow hunting does the Kenai work as an outer layer? Warm and quiet?

 

[Bump79]

That’s what I’ve been looking at.

It's so fragile though IMHO. I wouldn't want to move around in it in any sort of brush. The Sitka Ambient is less prone to snagging. Still not crazy durable but it's fine for pine forests.

 

[spacemonkey]

When bow hunting does the Kenai work as an outer layer? Warm and quiet?

I wear it as an insulation layer during early archery in the high country, mostly glassing in the mornings, or setting up in an ambush spot where I'm stationary.

Late season it becomes more of an active insulation piece. If I'm glassing in the frigid mornings I'm throwing on something warmer like an LPP or Kuiu super down pro.

Yes, it's very quiet. Not the most durable material, but much more durable than down. I try and avoid busting through oakbrush in it, but also wouldn't be afraid to either.

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[justinspicher]

The nano series is awesome.

 

[littlewood75]

I like the SG Cirque Lite, Cirque, and Kuiu Kenia. The Cirque Lite probably gets worn the most when I'm active. Perfect for being active and not overheating. All three are solid jackets.