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Jackets for women
Topic Started: Oct 11 2012, 01:34 AM (22 Views)
Guiery
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I want to replace an womens jackets as well as find a lighter alternative to a Marmot model I wore last winter, which was warm enough, but heavy. The http://www.thesellingvalley.com is too snug at the largest size they sell (which makes me feel wonderful, as you can imagine). I've read Backpacker reviews in a recent issue and they think the REI Kimtah is a good buy.
I was at JCPenney the other day and saw something interesting. Apparently they have a line of "Premium Packable" down womens hoodie and vests for women by the brand Xersion. According to the information page, the jackets are 650pf, with no rating for the vests. I gave them a quick look while I was in the store and intend to go back for a second look. They seemed like decent quality and right now on sale for 59 for the jacket and 39 for the vest.
It's fairly well known that I output a lot of heat and moisture. I therefore am a fan of pit zips. I do not believe there is anything in this world that is both waterproof and breathable when I am inside and working hard*. Mostly I wear just a jersey, maybe even short sleeve (with cycling arm warmers). I do, on occasion, above treeline, where very windy, lots of snow on branches, etc., put on a hard womens Fur Coat , which has pretty big pit zips. When using poles, I am sure that I get some ventilation in there. I also know that if there is a good breeze blowing and it is cold out, I can tell for sure that the zips are open.
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