[pct-l] Insulation layer

[Erin Saver]

Nano puff hoodie is 13oz, but I think the comfort of pockets and hood might
be worth the extra weight for me...still looking into other options...i
really like how it packs down too...

On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 10:07 PM, Jason Moores <jmmoores1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Axel,
>
> A thought or two about weight. I have found that for the insulation that I
> need the coats that fall in the 8-10oz range usually are the ones that I'm
> looking for. That is for a mid range down jacket with 8-900 fill. If you
> are
> looking at sub $100/600 fill or less you might need to be looking at the
> 12-16oz range. What you end up paying for with down is weight and
> compressibility.
>
> Jackass
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM, Axel Roos <roosaxel at csu.fullerton.edu
> >wrote:
>
> > I was wondering if i could have some recommendations as to what kind of
> > insulating jacket to use (weight/materials). I've heard a lot about down,
> > even though it becomes relatively useless when wet. Any opinions are
> > appreciated, but to narrow things down, I'm trying to go for the most
> > reasonable price possible.
> > Thanks and happy trails!
> > -Axel
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