[pct-l] down jacket?

[giniajim]

Are there light down jackets (not heavy parkas) with a hood?  Thinking of a "hoodie" for camp wear.  That would be nice if such things are made.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Eric Lee 
  To: 'Lisa Freathy' ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 1:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] down jacket?


  Lisa wrote:
  >
  I am considering purchasing a down jacket (different from a down sweater??)
  for a thru hike next year. I am planning on using this for my camp warm
  layer and for sleeping, not for when hiking necessarily. I get cold easily
  and being cold makes me miserable. I love that down is light weight, packs
  down super small and keeps you very warm. I am concerned about it getting
  wet, not thrilled about the price tag and wonder if I need a camp jacket vs
  finding something that can be used when hiking & in camp.
  >

  I think (don't quote me) that a down jacket has a front zipper while a down
  sweater is a pull-over.

  As Steel-Eye said, a down jacket is not a necessary piece of gear, as there
  are various ways you can assemble your layers for warmth.  That said, for me
  my down jacket is a really, really nice piece of gear and I'm very glad I
  have it.  I use it in camp on cold mornings and evenings while I'm doing
  chores, and maybe for the first 20 minutes of hiking while I warm up.  Once
  I'm warm and moving, I don't need to wear it even in below-freezing temps.
  I also use it inside a loose stuff sack as a pillow at night or can use it
  to supplement my 30 degree bag if necessary.

  My down jacket is not built for rain and I wouldn't do anything that might
  get it serious wet, but then I have other layers for that.  If it's cold
  enough that I need to wear the down jacket while hiking and it's also wet
  and raining/sleeting/snowing, then I'm probably doing something wrong and
  should hunker down in my tent and wait for better weather.

  I have the Western Mountaineering Flight jacket and there are two things I
  can about it with certainty: it's 10 ounces of pure luxurious warmth, and
  it's embarrassingly expensive.  If your budget can stand it, I highly
  recommend it.  If you can't afford it, then there are lots of other good
  options too so don't worry about it.

  Eric

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