Needing a Lightweight winter coat

[tucker0104]

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]

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]

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/sho...8_10000001_-1_

[Rasty]

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]

I had a montbell before and I loved it so I am kind of leaning the montbell way with a hoodie.

[q-tip]

Check Go Lite-50% off down winter jackets

[tucker0104]

Does anyone recommend Montbell jackets?

[hikerboy57]

Does anyone recommend Montbell jackets?

ive got an alpine light down parka, stupid warm, great for camp.also have montbell down pants

[kidchill]

My insulation for my thru-hike consisted of two pieces. One was a TNF triumph anorak jacket (http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/...ph-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-...wn-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.