I'm a layers man myself... wool and fleece underneath and a shell if conditions call for it. I like the versatility of layers. A Wolly Warm vest is a great insulation investment.
I've always been envious of other's down jackets for the weight/warmth ratio. I picked up a patagonia quarter-zip down pullover sweater a few years ago. It was certainly warm, light and compressible. I used it on a few backpacking trips, but the swish-swish every time I moved drove me nuts. I'm never bothered by the swish-swish of others... just my own. I got rid of the sweater. I love my down sleeping bag... same swish-swish sound. Perhaps I move less in my sleep. Under the influence of AHH owner/list member Chris Chen, I recently bought a new shell from J&G Cyclewear. So far so good. What Zack said about blocking the wind... I've found that to be the key to staying warm. Also, a good tight knit wool beanie that covers your ears, wind resistant gloves and wool socks/leather shoes. Good luck, Hugh. --Smitty On Monday, October 21, 2013 8:21:37 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Need the collective wisdom of the Bunch here. > > Need to update my S240 wardrobe as I plan on doing more high altitude > camping...which of these do I go with? > > This one is PrimaLoft synthetic insulation but apparently doesn't lose > insulation capability even when wet and dries quickly. > > > http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/76777?page=ascent-packaway-jacket&nav=p1d-hp# > > > Next is this Down coat which has a water repellant treatment. > > http://www.rei.com/product/853044/marmot-ajax-down-jacket-mens > > For me the variables are packs small, very good insulating (I get cold > real easy) capability, and budget you'll notice that both of these are not > too expensive, the PrimaLoft the least of the two. Thanks for looking and > helping a chilly Brother. > > ~Hugh > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
