eternalX Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 What's your favorite jacket? What jacket ALWAYS makes it into your pack during the summer? I need a new (or used) one soon and there are so many choices. Thinking about just getting a Marmot Oracle for the time being and maybe a new winter jacket later on to replace this big, bulky, heavy NF i've had for several years and normally use for boarding. Would a Sirrus handle both jobs well? But SO much money...egad man. That stuff ain't cheap. Quote
Bronco Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Depends on the forecast, I have a Cloudveil Cascade Jacket (Schoeller Dynamic, no hood) and a Patagonia Dimension jacket that get's taken most often. I run a little warmer and sweat more than my partners so I don't do hardshells. I'd look at a lightweight (and cheap) top like this: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.14096/dept_id./qx/product.htm and then get something with a hood to put on when the weather is crappy. Quote
lummox Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 i gots this cheapass cagoule from campmor. that fukin pos has saved my ass more times than any other. Quote
thrutch Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 red lodge jacket will work and for a similar thing that is a tad more try the marmot precip. no need to buy overpriced jackets. Quote
tomtom Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Marmot Chinook Super light and breathable. Great for bike commuting as well. Quote
eternalX Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 I should note that I currently have a marmot driclime and a big heavy Goretox NF guide jacket (noted earlier. it's fine for boarding in, but i'd assume get rid of it). I'm thinking about buying a precip on sale at rei-outlet right now, to tag with the driclime... Quote
eternalX Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 I can pick up a precip at rei-outlet for $50 right now Quote
Bronco Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Go for it dude, that would be a good, light combo. Quote
Dru Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 in the summer i mostly wear a cheap MEC Genie nylon windshirt as a jacket because it is lighter than a schoeller jacket. also it weighs nothing and packs down to the size of a hamburger. Quote
minx Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 i've got the marmot windshirt which i take EVERY WHERE. works perfect under anything. marmot precip seems like a good jacket. Quote
Bronco Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 in the summer i mostly wear a cheap MEC Genie nylon windshirt as a jacket because it is lighter than a schoeller jacket. also it weighs nothing and packs down to the size of a hamburger. I've had bad luck with nylon windshirts. I abraded the hell out of a marmot dryclimb the first time I wore it and managed to do the same thing with a standard nylon windbreaker from gi joes. Maybe I'm sizing them to small, but they seem to be sized for stickboys. I have had good luck with the stretch fabric stuff though like schoeller. I realize it's quite a bit heavier and bulkier but, I can usually climb one grade harder with it, even if its just riding in my pack. Schoeller Nylon Quote
Greg_W Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 My favorite jacket is usually somebody else's. Man, I gotta break down and go softshell. Quote
lummox Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 truth be told my favorite jacket is a fuked up ole carrhart given to me by a boss when i was working outta cordova. it is frayed and smells like engine oil and i like it. sumpin like Quote
eternalX Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 truth be told my favorite jacket is a fuked up ole carrhart given to me by a boss when i was working outta cordova. it is frayed and smells like engine oil and i like it. sumpin like Is that how you pick up all the ladies? Quote
lummox Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 just a work jacket. i step out wearing the stylie shizzle my man. Quote
scot'teryx Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Arc'Teryx Gamma LT 2 years old and still kicking Quote
IceIceBaby Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 EMS windshirt Knockoff Marmot but better and for $35 who complaining...for the last 3 years it has been an awesome jacket Quote
boatskiclimbsail Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 truth be told my favorite jacket is a fuked up ole carrhart given to me by a boss when i was working outta cordova. it is frayed and smells like engine oil and i like it. sumpin like word. Quote
gearup5000 Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Favourite summer jacket? Well used to be my mountain harweader tempest SL jacket. was waterproof - fully featured, light AND acted as an insulative layer (for colder nights or during rain) since it had a brushed inner fleece layer. ^^amazing piece and a staple Quote
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