OUTERWEAR

[benjinyc]

I have a Patagonia nano puff but no hood. my fav insulating layer. Has two interior chest pockets. It's great. Super packable. Surprisingly warm.

https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorite ... insulation

looks like the new ones only have one chest but zippered pocket that turns it into a stuff sack too, much better than what I have

[pow_hnd]

Anyone have a favorite insulator w/o hood? I've had a couple Volcom puff puff give, and Burton evergreen, both of which I really like. Trying to look into other options so I have a better chance of finding good deals, as all these things seem overpriced for what they are...

I've tried ski/outdoor brands, but the fit isn't there for me like it is with snowboard brands. Synthetic is cool for cost savings, a more durable material would be nice as the super light packable stuff doesn't last as long, and I prefer having a chest pocket, but not a must. I use these for my casual winter jacket. Very, very rarely need to wear one while riding

They're on Amazon for under $100, Burton ones

[jclinares]

Anyone have a favorite insulator w/o hood? I've had a couple Volcom puff puff give, and Burton evergreen, both of which I really like. Trying to look into other options so I have a better chance of finding good deals, as all these things seem overpriced for what they are...

I've tried ski/outdoor brands, but the fit isn't there for me like it is with snowboard brands. Synthetic is cool for cost savings, a more durable material would be nice as the super light packable stuff doesn't last as long, and I prefer having a chest pocket, but not a must. I use these for my casual winter jacket. Very, very rarely need to wear one while riding

Got a Helly Hansen puffy that's very light, warm, and compacts a lot. Mine has a tighter fit, because I use it as a mid-layer, but if you like the fit in a bigger size, I can recommend it based on performance. No chest pocket, though.

[scrub]

My Arcteryx Atom is the bees knees.

[Spenser]

I found a new hoodless puff puff give for $50

Recently picked up a clearance deal on last year's with the hood that I'll use for colder days, but wear the hoodless ones pretty much every day all winter.

Shoot, I'd happily wear Gerry insulators from costco if they didn't fit so terribly.

[michaelangelo]

I really like my AK Baker, but it feels too nice to wear as a mid layer.. so I still rock my Homeschool one when needed. I’ve had that thing for like 6-7 years, still kicking.

[Spenser]

Oh yeah, I have a handful of old homeschool stuff I still wear

[Kevington]

AK Baker works for me. I’m in it most days from October to March, on or off the hill. Pit zips are so nice to have. Overpriced like all AK but usually shows up on sale somewhere.

[unsatisfiedus]

ok, so a bunch of ludicrously baggy pants/jackets wormed their way into my social feed. do i need to be concerned that i won’t be able to get pants with a reasonable amount of fabric soon?

[eleveneightnate]

ok, so a bunch of ludicrously baggy pants/jackets wormed their way into my social feed. do i need to be concerned that i won’t be able to get pants with a reasonable amount of fabric soon?

Luckily, Burton and 686 seem to be keeping their regular fits around. Seems like most brands are just adding these overly baggy fits on top of their regular stuff.