OR Forray as my primary Hardshell?

[air2mud]

All,

 

Having just moved near the Austrian Alps from a very non-climbing region in the Southeast US, I am able to get into some true Alpine climbs starting this spring. I am now pieceing my equipment together and of course, trying to save where I can.

 

I already have an OR Foray Pac-lite jacket that is my current rain-shell. What do you think about that as my hardshell for over my puffy when the weather is wet? I have my eye on a Patagonia M10 for a decent price, but if my OR is good enough, I can turn that money into footwear.

 

Also, any rec's on a puffy for the Alps would be appreciated. I'll probably end up in Colorado or Seattle area within a 2-3 years, so I'd like to find one that I can continue it's use there.

 

Cheers,

 

Mike

[cynicalwoodsman]

Forget a new jacket.

Buy good footwear.