I have a really similar primaloft jacket from REI, size L. It packs down to about the size of 1.25 1L Nalgenes, and weighs basically nothing. I can wear it over just a t-shirt down to about 20F and still be too warm. I don't really put a jacket on until it's mid 50s though, so YMMV. Either way though, it is very good insulation.
A why get a jacket that can't get wet? A sleeping bag is easy to keep dry, but a jacket you can't wear in the rain doesn't make much sense to me. Also it's cheaper. On Monday, October 21, 2013 11:21:37 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: > > Need the collective wisdom of the Bunch here. > > Need to update my S240 wardrobe as I plan on doing more high altitude > camping...which of these do I go with? > > This one is PrimaLoft synthetic insulation but apparently doesn't lose > insulation capability even when wet and dries quickly. > > > http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/76777?page=ascent-packaway-jacket&nav=p1d-hp# > > > Next is this Down coat which has a water repellant treatment. > > http://www.rei.com/product/853044/marmot-ajax-down-jacket-mens > > For me the variables are packs small, very good insulating (I get cold > real easy) capability, and budget you'll notice that both of these are not > too expensive, the PrimaLoft the least of the two. Thanks for looking and > helping a chilly Brother. > > ~Hugh > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
