YOUR favorite all purpose jacket

[bcv]

Jetstream

 

[wapitibob]

I have a jetstream, haven't worn it more than once in the last several years. I bought an original version 90% probably 15 years ago, and wear it weekly.

 

[MBAlex]

Arc’teryx Atom LT. I have one in navy for around town etc and a LEAF one for hunting. Wear them almost daily from fall to spring.

 

[Corvus Corax]

Arcteryx Atom LT hoody. Great piece of active insulation.

 

[Ecampbell25]

Arcteryx Atom LT For the win! Works for a lot of different occasions until temps get below the 30s

 

[willtim]

The Sitka Duck Oven is hands down the warmest coat I've ever worn.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Synthetic jackets and these marketed “all purpose soft shells” have pretty limited use generally speaking. Breathability for high exertion activity isn’t fantastic snd they are a waste unless it’s freezing and wind blowing badly. Then they aren’t ever warm enough for me for static use below about 45 degrees.

I almost never bring this type of jacket into the back country when the combo of a good grid fleece and wind shirt/puffy are much more effective across a wider range of temps and exertion levels.

 

[Jimss]

I've used and abused quite a few Sitka over the years. They have held up like iron and worked extremely well. Lately I've switched over to Kuiu. Kuiu seems to be a bit lighter weight with less bulk than Sitka for the same amount of weight.

I agree 100% with msgs post immediately above. I layer a lot so have quite a few layers to pick from. Although I don't leave home without a hoodie, one of my favorite layers is a vest. I can use it over a base layer or add it to a hoodie when cold. If it's super cold I can add an outer rain jacket to cut wind and rain/snow.

With that said, layers can cover a wide range of conditions rather than having one heavier jacket that is only good when cold or when in-active.