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I have that jacket and like it alot for certain purposes, it's a rain coat.

I don't think it enters into the equation on a Dec late hunt.

far better choices else where.

I'm curious, a rain jacket in late season?

you expecting rain, or wind?

So then do you not incorporate a Goretex waterproof shell, or some other waterproof/ Windproof shell into your system ?

sure, love a good windstop layer, but not a rain jacket late season.

I use that jacket in the boat for fishing, open water warmer temps into early fall.

I did pack it in once at 10,000 feet to try to do exactly what you wanted. Colorado Rifle Elk mid October, it was iffy at best, which is why I'm also on this thread looking for options.

I believe there are better windstop outer layer's with more warmth. I don't believe goretex is the best windstopper nor necessary for cold temps with zero chance of rain.

Would it suffice has a do it all, I guess.

I believe windstop breathes better than goretex with both being wind resistant.

Those who think different, feel free to speak up.

I apologize if this has already been posted. I've read this whole thread but it's been a while and dont remember seeing this video of a podcast with Jason Hairston and his take on synthetics vs merino.

https://youtu.be/bGs0cqwJh8E

Curious as to how the folks here think the Kuiu superdown pants would compare to the FL Uncompahgre pants? I have the Uncompahgre pants, but the superdown ultra's are 10 oz lighter.

Windstopper is definitely more breathable and quieter than GoreTex, in my experience. And it shuts the wind down completely.

Anyone have experience with the outdoor research colossus parka?

Last year I did some research and ended up buying the "Tailwind Puffy" from Thlete. It is body mapped with primaloft gold, has a DWR finish, a nice hood, and the camo is effective to boot. They were on sale when I bought mine and it quickly became my favorite go to jacket for hunting late in the year here in PA. Thlete is a fairly small company but a quick search will bring up their web site. I have zero affiliation with them other than really liking their product. It was exactly what I was looking for in a synthetic insulated puffy.

Being somewhat cheap I buy all of my puffies from the local Columbia outlet store. A few have been surprisingly excellent in the sometimes brutally cold Minnesota Winters.

I like the looks of that jacket, except the hideous camo. Bummer they don't offer a solid option. What types of temperatures/layering are you using with it?