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Looking for suggestions on puffy jackets for my wife. Intent is to build a lighter layering system for a long pack in and camp near timberline for CO 1st rifle. Last year temps went down to zero. Want her to be comfortable while glassing in cold, windy conditions. Don’t have layering dialed yet. Anticipate something like a merino wool base, Eddie Bauer evertherm light jacket and then a heavy insulation jacket. A rain/wind jacket will be in the pack too. Perhaps add light mid-layer such as a Patagonia R1 for flexibility to that system.
Currently eyeing a Montbell Frost line. Other ideas?
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The Frostline would be a good choice. My wife has a Rab Neutrino Endurance; that would also fit the bill for you.
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Thanks. I’ll look into that one as well. I just got her a Rab Alpine jacket and decided that was not enough for this purpose.
Edit: looks like they have the ‘pro’ vice the ‘endurance’ now.
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I see that, the main difference appears to be the face fabric. Pertex Endurance is more water resistant, less breathable, more durable, and heavier than Pertex Quantum. I've had both on various pieces.
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Perhaps they wanted to further differentiate the Nutrino from the Permafrost. Seems a little less rugged. Should still work though.
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I think a jacket w/ ~ 6-7-ish of down fill (800+) would be more than sufficient; a fabric that is more wind/moisture resistant in my opinion is a plus- this is a garment that is used exclusively for inactivity, not like you're going to be hiking it. Make sure the jacket is capable of easily going over her other layers, err on the side of just a little big vs small
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Patagonia Nano Puff, Micro Puff or Down Sweater all good choices. I have the Nano and Down, both light and warm.
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Picked up a Rab Nutrino. Fit is great and seems like a great jacket. Have to wait until next winter to know how it performs.
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