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In regards to the Kelvin Down Hoody, I stopped at Scheel's in Eau Claire a couple days ago and they have several 2XL's in grey for $174 less 20% right now. $140!!
The 2xl is BIG. I'm 5-10" and 210 and with my Patagonia Nano Puff and another layer off the rack over the Nano Puff, the Kelvin was still too big for me (and I really wanted it to work due to the price).
All they have on hand at that price is the 2XL.

Mountain Hardwear is a great choice...I apply ReviveX for added moisture repellency. Regains loft quickly after being compressed in pack.

LL bean 850 Down. Versatile, light weight, pack-able ( has a self enclosed pack pocket), if its wet outside throw and light weight shell over it, if it's super cold use it as a mid layer. Catch it on sale.

I was looking at some of the high priced puffey's but ended up buying a down puffy from Cabelas a older one in mint condition off eBay for $50.00 a great deal. I did watch eBay for close to a month to find what I was looking for in the color and size and Mint condition.
I feel for a hunting coat that will end up by some camp fires this is a great way to buy quality clothing at a low price.

Yep. Have done so myself on numerous occasions - especially for clothing that will see significant use/abuse and serve multiple purposes. Have a whole slew of lightweight puffy jackets bought off fleabay and used for everyday running around, camp chores, etc. I'm not wearing my Sitka Kelvin lite to cut firewood......

Just got an Outdoor Research Pertex Quantum with Primaloft as a gift. Haven’t worn it yet as I like my mountain hardware. Anyone have any feedback on this jacket?

I'm sure there's a ton of good info here but,

How about the top 3 contenders?

I' don't have the patience to read this whole thread.

Max price, 300ish?

Packable is a plus, Outerlayer mainly.

Must have decent/good hood,

Warmth is a priority, but I see no Arctic or subzero hunts in the future.

Your requirements don't jive.

But I'll give you three I really like



Total warmth as priority RAB Neutrino Pro

My go to and favorite Arc'teryx Thorium Hoody

Best minimalist Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody Pullover

Runner up Mountain Hardware Phantom

to be more specfic,

Outerlayer, warmth, for when it's time to hunker down for possibly hours.

No pullovers, hood required. No light mid-weight overpriced light jacket that so many of these "technical" jackets are.

Ok take out the Patagonia and there you go, three great Puffies.

This has been one of the best and most informotive threads I’ve ever read.
I am plannng for a late season elk hunt next year (December 2).
Is anyone using a Cabelas mt050 light weight packable rain jacket as their weatherproof layer.
How well would it work, and if so what would be a good insulating layer to wear under it ?

I am not a fan of the MT050

Ok. Would you care to elaborate?

Sure I have had two MT050 jackets. The one you speak of and a heavier one. Both were by no means weatherproof. You also state a late season elk hunt. The light weight packable will not be suitable. Unless you are a hell of a lot more Polar Bear than I am. And I would say I am a good 65% Polar bear.

My MT050 is nice firm or what it is, but it’s hot and heavy. Mostly heavy and the reason I never wear it.

Does weight matter?

Mine has been pretty well waterproof.
I was planning on using this only as a water / Windproof outer layer to be used if needed over other layers.
So why would this not suffice in cold weather ?
What would be a better water proof shell ?

Yes the non-packable MT050 I have is hot and heavy. I used it for tree stand hunting back East.

Maybe I just sweat to much for the MT050 stuff, but mine never kept me dry.

You probably won't like the stuff I use. It's not camo. I would suggest taking a look at Kuiu unless you aren't athletic like me. Although I see they added a XXXL now so maybe that will work for fat azzes like me. According to Kuiu I am not athletic build. I think Jason was just jealous he wasn't built like me. He would have had a better football career if he was. Their stuff is as good as it gets for non-Gore products.

yes it's relevant.

Think outer layer for a few upcoming mountain hunts.