Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Let's talk warm coats
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yellowcanoe |
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butthead |
SevenofNine: "Tomster, Thanks a ton to ya both! Honestly the only stuff in the photo bought new are Hat, Mittens. bh |
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awbrown |
It's very warm even in the temperatures we've been experiencing the last couple of weeks. Wool is great because it wicks away moisture from your body and it breathes. I'll wear a anorak or parka for a wind layer if necessary. |
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awbrown |
It's very warm even in the temperatures we've been experiencing the last couple of weeks. Wool is great because it wicks away moisture from your body and it breathes. In addition, it has snaps instead of a zipper. Zippers fail at the most worst possible moment. I'll wear a anorak or parka for a wind layer if necessary. |
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quark2222 |
butthead: "I do not own an insulated coat. Instead rely on layering to stay comfortable. Wow! You need to save up and buy a door for your house! Tomster |
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SevenofNine |
Ken spends too much money on gear so how could he ever buy a door? :-) |
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fraxinus |
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Jaywalker |
Also just made a thick boreal shirt that's great but I'm still learning about it. I have a thick puffy Mountain Hardware hooded coat but rarely wear it. |
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bwcasolo |
breaking wind is important for me, since i bike year round to work. i own patagonia down pullovers that go over my under layers when it is above 32. below 32, i will wear my patagonia r4 fleece jacket, which is wind proof, and very warm, follow with a patagonia wind jacket over that with a hood. as i said, blocking the wind for me is very important to stay warm. i have purchased these patagonia garments over the years, they are made well, and serve my purpose very well. |
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keth0601 |
fraxinus: "Let’s talk warm coats. Any recommendations as to what woks for you? I’m talking single digit, below zero wind chill conditions, for dog walking, snowshoeing, spending some time outside. This last cold snap has revealed a bit of a hole in my winter jacket collection. I’m thinking something that covers the hips a bit, cinches at the bottom to keep the cold drafts out, isn’t too bulky, is windproof and warm. Does anyone use any of the 3 in 1 type coats, with a waterproof shell, and a zip-out down or synthetic liner? Looks like a nice versatile option, the shell could be used alone for wind/rain protection, I’m just curious as to whether the liner which looks like a light zip up insulated jacket adds enough warmth. - thanks" This depends a great deal on what exactly you want to do and in what temps. I doubt you'll find any one garment (or even 3) that will fit every type of winter activity you want to do. I've found that a combination of a soft shell, hard shell (neither is insulated), light and heavy insulating layers (wool or fleece), a down coat, and a heavy wool anorak will fit about everything that I like to do. For higher output activities like snowshoeing, skiing, climbing, etc I find that the soft shell in combination with an insulating layer (usually the lighter one) will work well for me in a very wide range of winter temps from around freezing to well below zero. When I stop for any extended period the down parka goes on over everything to keep me warm at rest. For lower output (around camp, hunting, fishing, etc) I tend to use the heavier insulating layer (or both) along with the wool anorak. Same thing goes for when it really cools down- I'll add on the down. If it's raining or the snow is very wet I'll use the hard shell, but I really hate wearing the hard shell especially for high output activity because none of the waterproof breathables actually breath well no matter what anyone tells you. That's all just for the torso. This could go on to talk about base layers, legs, head, hands but that would get even longer. :) |
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SevenofNine |
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bwcadan |
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wingnut |
Arctic armor |
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yellowcanoe |
Its thigh length For walking I wear a fleece under it with a base layer of merino wool For really harsh conditions I wear the Wool Blanket Shirt under the Anorak I sweat a lot so I do not wear a single layer bulky coat. Its nice to be able to change without taking the anorak off. ( it kind of turns into a tent). It ventilates well and you can turn off the ventilation by wearing a sash and tightening that I have tried the 3- in one coats and the weaknesses is in the zipper.. you have two less insulated openings where zippers are involved. I havent seen one with an insulated storm flap Thank you for your Midwest chill. -30 today with 20 mph winds. |
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butthead |
Single digit temps when pictured,med weight wool long-johns, heavy wool pants, mukluks, heavy wool sweater, anorak, fleece hood, insulated hat, glove liners and mittens. Warm enough to sit around in, flexible ventilation for hiking activities. When it's cold I put away the jackets and coats, bring out down or wool sweaters and windbreaker anoraks or full zippered single layer coat. I have 2 Columbia coats that can accept zip in liners, one blaze orange and 1 brown camo similar to current Quad Parka line, but use them like I would an anorak over a sweater (a bit too bulky for my taste), they are longer than the anorak pictured covering more thigh. butthead |
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DanCooke |
When stopped I have a down coat (older version of this current model - Outdoor research Diode Hooded Jacket) with integral hood. I can stand around at 30 below with this down coat with no problem. chopper mitts when it is cold- lightweight poly gloves as temps get to zero and I am working. several different hats and a neck gaiter complete my clothing. My winter camping buddies say I run warm. |
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boondock |
I also have a couple of thick wool jackets that I like when I want something that breathes a little more. |
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cyclones30 |
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fraxinus |
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SevenofNine |
For mild walks going to and fro from the car to work I wear a down parka from Eddie Bauer. It’s quite bulky but very warm. I’ve had good luck with synthetics like Primalft for keeping me warm but I end up sweating too much so I like fleece or merino wool with a shell for activity sports like cross country skiing or fast walks with the wife. I don’t like 3 in 1 jackets because the hoods aren’t insulated. They aren’t designed for real cold weather per se. That said you might try one and find it works for you. I find I need breathable clothing for my winter needs in most cases. Yes, you need to cover your hips and legs. I always hear people say “my legs are never cold” what they might not realize is they are still losing heat through their legs. At least parkas help reduce that loss. So look into a wind shell for your legs when it’s really cold. Good luck on your search. |
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ppine |
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ParkerMag |
Boreal shirt |
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mc2mens |
If I'm not as active, but it's cold out and I need something warm, my favorite coat is the Montbell Alpine Light down jacket. If it's really cold out, I put on my North Face Mt Elbert coat. |
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TheBrownLeader |
The next day it was minus something, but windy. I took the dogs again but I wore a wool sweater, with a polar fleece over that, and a 10-12 year old Army Surplus ECWCS 3 in one Gore-tex shell. The Gore-tex, Fleece, and Wool did the trick. I felt well shielded from the icy gusts, and the natural fibers underneath did the job. I get all my cold weather jackets in Long, even thought I am only 5'11. It extends comfortably down past my belt line and prevents a lot of heat loss. |