View Full Version : How much should a jacket weigh?
flatfeet
03-06-2011, 21:51
Less than a pound?
Fog Horn
03-06-2011, 21:53
I've seen a bunch of posts around here that say aside from shelter, pack, and sleeping set up, you should seriously consider upgrading anything that weighs over a pound.
I say carry what you are comfortable carrying. If the jacket works for you, take it.
garlic08
03-07-2011, 00:20
If you're talking about a simple rain shell, a pound is a little on the heavy side. A cheap Red Ledge jacket at a surplus store weighs about 14 oz, I think. Some popular, more expensive shells are around 12 oz. You can get closer to 8 oz with a few lightweight options that are probably going to cost over $100. Frogg Toggs are light and cheap, but not too durable.
thelowend
03-07-2011, 01:10
Just got my Montbell thermawrap (8 ounces). I hate the grind but the paycheck sure pays off.
daddytwosticks
03-07-2011, 08:26
I have an older Montbell Thermawrap in XL. Weighs about 11 oz and seems as warm as my old 200wt Campmor fleece. :)
IMO the question isn't specific enough for anything but random scatter-shot answers. Shell or warmth layer jacket? If the latter, what's the lowest temp it might be used at? What other warm upper body clothing items can augment it? Is it being used to augment sleeping bag warmth? Will you wear it while actually hiking (if a warmth layer) or only in camp or at breaks? If a shell, how breathable must it be vs. how truly water resistant? Need venting (pit zips), and how important is that? Okay to have a shell where the water proof finish must be periodically reapplied?
M1 Thumb
03-07-2011, 13:35
Twice as much as half of a jacket.
flatfeet
03-07-2011, 19:52
Sorry what i meant was how much should a shell weigh? The one i am looking at weighs in at 14 oz. Just some standard Pac Lite. Think it should do the job.
johnnyblisters
03-08-2011, 09:14
Under a pound for shells and puffies is OK in my book. I'm really happy with my 6 oz Dri ducks jacket ($15) and my 8 oz down jacket ($too much).
Sassafras Lass
03-08-2011, 16:24
Sorry what i meant was how much should a shell weigh? The one i am looking at weighs in at 14 oz. Just some standard Pac Lite. Think it should do the job.
I adhere to the BigCranky 4-layer system.
My windshirt is about 8 oz. Hiking
My insulation is about 11.5 oz. Camp
My outer shell is my Packa - 12 oz. Camp/Hiking