#7275993 - 01/06/13 11:09 AM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: djb]
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Campfire Tracker
Registered: 09/10/09
Posts: 6350
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A good windshirt and a can of Scotchguard. Old school but it works okay, and nothing is lighter.
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#7276999 - 01/06/13 03:01 PM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: Take_a_knee]
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Campfire Ranger
Registered: 02/02/07
Posts: 1890
Loc: MS
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KUIU guide jacket is nice, I have it and have been very pleased. Several good options from Mountain Hardwear and Arc'Teryx and Westcomb and Mammut. Watch www.steepandcheap.com for great deals on closeouts Join www.theclymb.com for other good deals
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#7277470 - 01/06/13 04:32 PM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: Ebby]
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Campfire Guide
Registered: 10/27/08
Posts: 3854
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I recently got a Kuiu DCS Guide jacket. Limited use, but so far I'm very pleased with it. Needs a real test to be sure though. I also have some merino wool layers and a Cabela's switzer pullover and between them I think it will be a great combination.
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#7277521 - 01/06/13 04:43 PM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: prm]
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Campfire Ranger
Registered: 12/05/01
Posts: 2323
Loc: Albuquerque, NM, USA
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I really like my Core4 and have others, but the big side vents. http://blackovis.com/core4element-element-jacket-1054
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#7280340 - 01/07/13 10:07 AM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: hunting1]
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Campfire Regular
Registered: 08/03/08
Posts: 1356
Loc: TN
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My OTTE Gear DK Lite jacket is the single most-used and by far my favorite piece of layering clothing. They aren't cheap, but they are worth every penny. Love that jacket.
Edited to add.....
The DK is also MADE IN THE USA unlike much of the Chinese [bleep] on the market.
Edited by greentimber (01/07/13 10:08 AM)
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#7280483 - 01/07/13 10:49 AM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: greentimber]
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Campfire Ranger
Registered: 12/05/01
Posts: 2323
Loc: Albuquerque, NM, USA
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"The DK is also MADE IN THE USA unlike much of the Chinese [bleep] on the market"
Which is 90% of what's out there including KUIU now. I will look into the OTTE.
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#7280751 - 01/07/13 12:06 PM
Re: soft shell jacket recomendations wanted
[Re: djb]
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Campfire Regular
Registered: 07/08/01
Posts: 1314
Loc: Fairbanks, Ak.
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Can anyone make a recommendation for a good soft shell jacket? It doesn’t have to be insulated or camo.
I am looking to refine my layering system and would like something water resistant (not necessarily water proof), resistant to abrasion/tearing, and will break the wind. I can stay pretty warm layered with a merino top, fleece and a down vest but the wind and potential wet (down) is problematic. I got this from Cabelas for a good price and it is nice and pretty close….but pretty heavy at ~26oz (XL size).
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Silent-Stalk174-Dry-Plus174-Uninsulated-Pullover/1381050.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dsilent%2Bstalk%2Bpullover%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=silent+stalk+pullover&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
You just described the Integral Designs jacket. Should still be available from Barney's in Anchorage. These jackets are very lightweight, made from primaloft and stay warm when wet. BTDT. Get the style with the hood and carry it in a stuff bag. We take the jacket and the pants on sheep hunts in the Brooks and can siwash on a mountain top with them in August. These are the survival gear I carry in my truck here during the real cold snaps we get. expensive but worth every penny. Check out Barney's. Good luck. Bear in Fairbanks
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