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What is the go to for the well dressed Camper?
Temps will not be lower than 20 or so overnight and could hit the 70 during the daytime and 99% chance the weather will be dry. I wouldn't mind an all in one layered system type coat. I have looked at Bass Pro, Cabelas and Browning. It seems that everything now is made in China or Viet Nam. I'm not really interested in Bass Pro unless they have something new that is over the top. I would like to keep it under $300.
Thanks.

Well dressed as in fashionable? Damned if I know.

I know what works for me, either my cheap old Bass Pro fishing jacket, a waterproof shell with a removable light liner or a thicker hoodie like a farmer would wear and a nylon fold up wind/rain jacket to go over if wanted, or alone for sun and wind protection.

To quote Sam the Hobbit in Lord of the Rings, "Handsome is as handsome does."

Look at the Kuiu product line.

I’d get a down shirt for night time.

Wear whatever during the day.

For my birthday, my dad got me an off brand parka. It's heavy fleece, waterproof, a hood that really works, lots of large pockets, and uninsulated so it can be used in warmer weather or layered over virtually anything. That was over 30 years ago and it's still my go-to hunting or camp jacket. I can't believe how long it's worn. It'll last longer than I will.

Problem solved. All the OP needs is for your dad to buy him a jacket.

Filson makes great all weather gear. Give their product line a look.

M65 Field Jacket with removable liner.

KISS Method.

From 20 to 70 requires a layering system. Forget an all-in-one coat.

Layer 1--lightweight synthetic or merino wool pullover close-fitting long-sleeve shirt.
Layer 2--fleece soft-shell fabric hoodie with at least half-zipper.
Layer 3--fuzzy fleece vest that zips through the neck comfortably.
Layer 4--light waterproof breathable shell such as GoreTex PacLite, eVent, or Precip.

Adjust as needed. Be comfortable, dry, warm, and ventilated.

20 at night and 70 during the day calls for a hoodie at most. Maybe a flannel shirt with an UA type layer on the bottom.

You wear 4 layers for 20 degrees?

I'd say it all depends on what the OP will be doing. If he's just taking it easy, hanging in camp an all in one coat is fine, and he'll probably only need it at night and first thing in the morning. If he's not hiking, climbing etc there's no need for a breathable shell either.

If it's Dakota-style 20 degrees, then yes. For starters!

I’ve spent a lot of test time, money, and such. Honest to God, low cost Polartec with Columbia Omni-Tech rain pants & Jackets are my go-to.

I'm with rockinbar. My camo field jacket with a quilted liner; all I need!


Jim

Just use a bush jacket (M65) with a quilted liner if needs must.

I buy most of my gear on eBay. I can’t stand the China shït. Layers and light weight wool base layers are the foundation of a good system. A down shirt or jacket is a great suggestion for hanging around. They’re lightweight and compress into a tiny volume.

I agree with the light weight wool. I usually use a first layer of UA, then wool. If you need more, just a shell on top to keep the wind out.

Filson Mackinaw Cruiser would work well .

This is probably the way I will end up going.