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Post by brentkuz on Jan 6, 2015 16:39:59 GMT -6
I sold my b3 bomber and I really lack a winter coat for -10 to 20* ish. I have a peacoat but that doesn't do too much Under 20.
Any recomedations?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 10:58:47 GMT -6
I was in the same situation. Just relied on layering. I got this from the Filson sale. Really like it so far. This one is sold out but they have very similar coats at full price. The hand warmer pockets are high, like a pea coat, still getting used to that. The main pockets are expandable so you can stuff a lot into them. The price puts it into the Canada Goose range but I look at as a lifetime purchase and don't want to look like an explorer.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 7, 2015 11:47:20 GMT -6
@61scout - which modle is it? I would love a Canada goose as I'm not doing activities in the cold more standing around doing nothing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 12:11:48 GMT -6
That's the "Parka Cruiser". I've never owned Canada goose they are well made.
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Post by Winterland on Jan 7, 2015 12:52:19 GMT -6
I sold my b3 bomber and I really lack a winter coat for -10 to 20* ish. I have a peacoat but that doesn't do too much Under 20. Any recomedations? Living in the land of cold, 6 below F right now, we like to think we know how to dress warm. I always start out with the important question what is your budget? There should be lots of sales going on right now. Layers are very important. For best bang for your buck a layered Columbia type waterproof/windproof parka with hood is your best bet. Get one that has a removable liner of some type. Here are some. Make sure to use the code for extra discount. www.sierratradingpost.com/all/s~columbia-men/So overall some type of insulated shell that has room for you to add layers underneath, heavy wool sweater etc. Keeping the wind out is a huge factor. Wool Jackets such as Filson are great also but unless you are active keeping yourself warm the wind will be going through it cooling you off. There are people that will have a wool jacket underneath and wear some type of wind stopping anorak over the top.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 13:48:20 GMT -6
Winterland. I'm a bit south of you. A balmy 3 here now! I've been watching gortex military shells on eBay for an outer layer. They usually go for a fair price.
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Post by Old26 on Jan 7, 2015 13:50:12 GMT -6
Layers are important as are jackets meant for cold! Some guys think that a heavy FQHH or Steer hide jacket will be warm because it's heavy and well, warm in the warmer temps. Not at all, unless it's a shearling B3/B6/D1 or the like.
Mine at the moment is a Pike Bros N-1 "Deck" jacket. It's super nice for the cold. I also have a similar RRL jacket that is likewise warm. On the cheap end, I've got some Carhartt items that have the "sherpa" lining. Great, and warm and cheap. I'm contemplating getting a Patagonia "down sweater" for carrying around on day hikes, etc.
I've got a closet filled with stuff that I choose from daily, and even here in Pasadena, we get into the 20ºs and 30º every year. I also travel, so I can't just have warm weather gear.
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Post by davelewis on Jan 7, 2015 16:17:07 GMT -6
I'll typically wear layers of wool under a tin jacket for protection from the wind. If I'm doing backcountry skiing, then its wool layered under my Bergan of Norway ski shell. The Bergan stuff is hard to find here, and the prices have skyrocketed, but it is freakin bombproof, as it is my go to for venturing out in the wild. I have contemplated picking up a nice shearling sheepskin military style, but jackets like the B-3 were made for temps 50 below in an unheated WW2 bomber. Doesn't quite get that cold up here in Seattle area, but they sure do look cool.
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Post by Winterland on Jan 7, 2015 17:43:03 GMT -6
I sold my b3 bomber and I really lack a winter coat for -10 to 20* ish. I have a peacoat but that doesn't do too much Under 20. Any recomedations? Forgot to ask why you sold your bomber? I'd love a nice black B3 Irvin type with black shearling.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 8, 2015 7:18:49 GMT -6
I sold my b3 bomber and I really lack a winter coat for -10 to 20* ish. I have a peacoat but that doesn't do too much Under 20. Any recomedations? Forgot to ask why you sold your bomber? I'd love a nice black B3 Irvin type with black shearling. Thanks for the advice. It was a knights tailors from New Zeland pretty nice. Very warm but it was a tad short for me. Especially with my shoulders and chest growing it was getting to belly button length. I made money off it selling on eBay for around $250. I was happy making $100 on it. I'll be at the patriots v ravens game Saturday it's gonna be all about layers.
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 11, 2015 11:27:06 GMT -6
I picked up this Carhartt jacket at a farm supply store in central Illinois when I was up there doing some work last winter. It's called the Jefferson traditional jacket, and I got the "canyon brown" color, FWIW. It probably won't win you any fashion awards, but it will keep you warm and dry. And I think Carhartt has a few jackets made from similar materials (their Quick Duck poly/canvas blend outer layer with Thinsulate lining) in a more casual, rather than workwear oriented, design. Anyway, I like that my Jefferson has pretty beefy insulation and a moisture and wind resistant shell but still allows reasonably good freedom of movement. That's key for me since I had to do a bit of work in it (logging boreholes, developing and sampling wells, etc.) but likely wouldn't be as important to someone looking for maximum warmth who doesn't mind sacrificing a bit of mobility. The interior storm cuffs on the sleeves are absolutely a must-have for me as well. There are few things worse than snow and ice getting in your sleeve while you're working. First off, it's cold. Then your body heat melts it. Then it's wet. Then because you're wet, you're even colder than before. No good. Again, this is a work-specific feature I gotta have. If I was just wearing the jacket to commute to the office or something, I'd have a less sanguine view of the storm cuffs because they make it a bit of a pain in the ass to locate your wristwatch (leave it up inside the sleeve where it's uncomfortable and you can't see it, or push it through to the outside where the crown will be catching on the cuff and causing the sleeve to bunch up in annoying ways all the time?). If your top priority is keeping bad weather outside where it belongs, though, storm cuffs all the way. The only significant drawback with this jacket in terms of its foul weather performance is the lack of a hood. Personally, I don't mind this much because I prefer to layer a hooded garment underneath my outer layer anyway. Integrated hoods tend to be too big and awkward for my tastes, and the ones that roll up into the collar make the collar much bulkier than I like. Some folks I've worked with feel differently and like having a built-in or snap-on or roll-away hood integrated right into the jacket so it has that option as a stand-alone garment. They're not wrong, I just prefer a different setup. To finish up, I gave this jacket a solid field trial while wearing it for the better part of two weeks of working outdoors in 5-20F temps for 8-10 hours a day. When I had it layered up with my Patagonia micropuff pullover and a nice thick hoodie that Wifebert brought me back from Palmer Station on top, my Carhartt insulated bib overalls on the bottom, and an assortment of thermals and your other standard layering pieces, it was damn cozy. I was usually quite comfortable, and when I was cold I wasn't bone-chilling cold. And let's face it, when you're out in 5-10F for several hours and there's some wind, you're going to be a little cold no matter what unless you're fully kitted out in some high grade mountaineering gear and you look like you're on your way to a Mt Everest summit attempt instead of a desk job.
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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2015 11:39:28 GMT -6
I've several Carhartt jackets. Only one with a hood - I generally do not like anything on my head, but you gotta have one. Fashionable? Dunno, check famersonly.com. But they work, last, and won't break the bank. Personally, I like the looks of many of their items, and while it's mostly not made here in the USA, it's a good US working person's company. I like them and I own a lot of it.
Storm cuffs - I have two jackets with storm cuffs, and I generally do not like them as I wear large watches, but when you're shoveling, etc., they're great.
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Post by marauder on Jan 11, 2015 17:14:51 GMT -6
If you're looking for ultimate warmth I'd recommend either Arctic series from Canada Goose or Rock and Ice Parka from feathered friends. featheredfriends.com/rock-ice-down-parka.htmlPersonally, I'm never static outside, so I rely on my body to generate some heat and I layer up. A thick fleece and a decent merino wool (icebreaker) coat on top does the trick for me up to -20C (-4F). Anything below, I use a down jacket.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 11:58:54 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 23, 2015 19:32:30 GMT -6
@david - wow that is amazing haha! Good looking jacket. Finally I won't have to roll up my sleeve or tailor them differently! Viewing window!
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