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Thanks.

Was set on ordering a First Lite Uncom-whatever, but the Kifaru isn't that off in price, and seems that its warmer going by most reviews I've read.

I'd gladly sacrifice a little weight and packability for warmth on this one, as it's not too bulky.

Holston,
Glad it's working out for you.

Couple questions - sizing is about normal? And a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the "quietest", what would you rate/rank the parka?

I bought a LPP in highlander this fall. Love the thing so much I bought one in CB Monday, along with a Slick Bag and a Doobie.....

So in a nutshell, if you're in between sizes order up and don't expect it to be as quiet as fleece. Can't see how you'd be disappointed though, this really is the best piece of hunting clothing I've ever owned.

That's perfect intel - thank you.
You and Don just cost me some $$$.

they told me 3.6 insulation. Whatever the heck that means....

3.6 is ounces/yard. The metric equivalent is 122 grams/meter.

I e-mailed Kifaru last week asking what the g/m2 spec was in the Lost Park. I haven't heard back, anyone know?

Roger thanks. Same as the DAS. The (now) ancient ID Dolomitti is about the only synthetic puffy I've owned with enough loft to be a primary belay jacket in truly cold conditions. There are a few others that push toward 150-180 g/m2 these days, but most burn weight on heavier face fabric than I care for. Down gets hard to argue against as the mercury dips below slush conditions anyway.

You and Don just cost me some $$$.

Used a LPP this year for the last three weeks in three states from highs in the 80's to single digits and snowing.

General use was hiking hard to glassing spots and then sitting for hours. Hiked in a light base layer and fleece top and once at a glassing spot put on the Parka and puff pants to cook dry and insulate. It's a mid tempature puffy, not a super warm one. Down to around 30-35 degrees it was good for absolute comfort with a silk weight base layer and light fleece top under it. Absolute comfort is defined by me as sitting still for hours and being completely warm- not chilled at all. Below about 30* I had to move around some or build a fire. It was great in single digits if I were moving at all.

I like anoraks and pass through pockets, so really like the design and cut of the Lost Park. It also breathes better than most puffs. I could walk quit a bit as long as it wasn't a heavy effort and not be drenched in it.



Overall thought are-

Mid warmth
Great anorak design and hood
Breathes well and dries quickly
Relatively light (21oz in large)


It will work for some of my uses, but not for truly cold winter mountain weather while stationary. At least not without another insulating layer.



Nunatak Equipment make an early identical pullover that you can customize completely. Material, size, fit, down or synthetic with 2.5, 3.6, and 5oz of Climashield Apex insulation. The Kifaru Lost Park Parka is 3.6oz, and I think 5oz would be about right.

Have you ordered anything from Nunatak? If so what and how well did you like it? I too got a little cold glassing in my Kifaru parka and want to have something made to keep me toasting when sitting for hours.

I normally buy XL Tall sizes. I certainly wouldn't want one smaller than the 2X. I would say on the small side, but not terribly bad.

As far as noise, it's not quiet by any stretch, but I personally don't find it to be a problem. Not sure it'd be the ideal bowhunting jacket, but for anything else I don't see it being a problem. IF I had to put a number on it, I'd rate as a 5.

So in a nutshell, if you're in between sizes order up and don't expect it to be as quiet as fleece. Can't see how you'd be disappointed though, this really is the best piece of hunting clothing I've ever owned.

Kifaru just came out with a full-zip version today, instead of the pull-over......