I'm a gear bitch, so I've tried, and returned, a lot of the shit. When the dust finally settled, I found I was left with an Arcteryx bomber goretex parka. I cut out all the pockets and horseshit on the inside though. Now it weighs only about 18 oz. When I'm forced to wear the bitch, I leave the pit zips and main zipper open as much as possible, and wear as little shit under it as possible too. The fucking hood is what really makes me hot and sweaty, so I shun that bitch like the plague. I hope this short gear test from me helps you gumbies that can't decide.