View Full Version : Needing a Lightweight winter coat
tucker0104
07-01-2013, 20:26
Looking for another winter coat. Wondering what everyone's recommendations are? I am needing a lightweight down coat, preferably with a hood and would prefer the hood to be able to be cinched down. One example I have is mountain hardwear ghost whisperer. Please let me know your recommendations.
Durtydan
07-01-2013, 20:41
I am obsessed with my Patagonia ultralight down hoody. find it on sale and its the only coat you'll ever want to use
rocketsocks
07-01-2013, 20:49
I am obsessed with my Patagonia ultralight down hoody. find it on sale and its the only coat you'll ever want to use
http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Patagonia-Men-s-Ultralight-Down-Hoody_10206407_10208_10000001_-1_
Three great choices from Montbell (Look for Sales)
3 Season Montbell UL Down Parka 9ounces $175
Southern Winter MontbellAlpine Light Down Parka 16ounces $200
Inferno MontbellFrost Line Down Parka 27ounces $200
I have the Alpine Light (On sale at the time for $150) andit covers me for everything that North Carolina has to offer weather wise!
tucker0104
07-02-2013, 08:55
I had a montbell before and I loved it so I am kind of leaning the montbell way with a hoodie.
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tucker0104
07-02-2013, 17:32
Does anyone recommend Montbell jackets?
hikerboy57
07-02-2013, 17:45
Does anyone recommend Montbell jackets?
ive got an alpine light down parka, stupid warm, great for camp.also have montbell down pants
kidchill
07-03-2013, 20:16
My insulation for my thru-hike consisted of two pieces. One was a TNF triumph anorak jacket (http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/us/en/sc-gear/mens-triumph-anorak.html)...this is a no-frills rain jacket/windbreaker with a hood and weighs 6oz for a large (self-weighed). The second was the Mont-bell Ex Light down jacket (http://www.backcountry.com/montbell-ex-light-down-jacket-mens)...again, no frills down jacket that weighs 6.5oz for a large (again, self-weighed). This setup worked great for me. The down jacket alone is great, but add the rain jacket with hood and you don't feel breezes either.