Stan the Man
Adventurer
I'm looking to get an insulating layer relatively soon. I've done a lot of research and a lot of hands on trying and I've decided that Eddie Bauer honestly fits me the best. I'm a tall and slim guy at 210 pounds, 6'7". My problem with EVERY jacket I've tried on has been the sleeves being to short. When I step up the layer in size to get longer sleeves, the torso widens and gets really baggy. With EB, I've been able to get a "Tall Large" to fit just about perfect; sleeves are the correct length and the torso is close to my body.
I've narrowed it down to three options. I'd like to get one by the end of next week and possibly another of the three in the future to broaden my possibilities. I currently have an EB hard shell and its been great so far. I'd like this insulating layer to be WARM and compressible enough to not take over my whole pack.
I plan on wearing this layer often during the 3 season, so it will see some rain. If its pouring outside, I'll wear it under my current hard shell. If its just cold out, then I'll take this new layer solo.
Now here's my point of this thread: they are all different styles. Puffy down, puffy synthetic, and a typical soft shell. What are your opinions and which one would you choose?
Here's my current hard shell and yours truly. Its not very packable, but it does keep me dry.
Here are my 3 choices. First an 800 fill down sweater. Extremely light and warm. Can take a some water, but not much. On sale for $150.
Soft shell, warm, a little heavier but probably most durable. $130
Last thing is their new Igniter jacket. Primaloft insulation, a little heavier than the down, but doesn't have problems getting wet. Compressibility on par with down, and almost as warm. $200
I've narrowed it down to three options. I'd like to get one by the end of next week and possibly another of the three in the future to broaden my possibilities. I currently have an EB hard shell and its been great so far. I'd like this insulating layer to be WARM and compressible enough to not take over my whole pack.
I plan on wearing this layer often during the 3 season, so it will see some rain. If its pouring outside, I'll wear it under my current hard shell. If its just cold out, then I'll take this new layer solo.
Now here's my point of this thread: they are all different styles. Puffy down, puffy synthetic, and a typical soft shell. What are your opinions and which one would you choose?
Here's my current hard shell and yours truly. Its not very packable, but it does keep me dry.
Here are my 3 choices. First an 800 fill down sweater. Extremely light and warm. Can take a some water, but not much. On sale for $150.
Soft shell, warm, a little heavier but probably most durable. $130
Last thing is their new Igniter jacket. Primaloft insulation, a little heavier than the down, but doesn't have problems getting wet. Compressibility on par with down, and almost as warm. $200