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Seasons greetings everyone!
Hey I’m looking for a lightweight puffer jacket with following:
*packs down very small
* lightweight
* water repellent
* very high warmth to weight ratio
* realistically durable
* good fit to size
* realistically priced
What do you use and how would you rate your jacket out of 10?
I’ve been looking at the Rab Zero G which is scary pricing!! Anyone tried these?
Cheers
wear on earth
You will also need to consider whether you want to wear it under a waterproof shell or wear it as a one purpose fits all jacket. If you want to wear it under your outer waterproof layer at times, you will need one that is fitted to be used as such - like narrower arms, and a different zip/collar configuration. There is always a trade off when you have a long list of requirements ie lightweight doesnt always give a high warmth rating. Durability doesnt always go well with lightweight. And as per usual, buy once, cry once.
I would be having a good serious talk with the guys at Wear on Earth, they know their stuff and can make a jacket to your exact requirements. And they're bloody durable!
Yes I will do… didn’t realise they could customise. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600
I have one these https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-mens...&start=2&sz=12 iv found I to be very good but I know it does get a bit colder down those ways
I have a Macpac Alpine series jacket. For lightest warmth to weight ratio you want an 800 loft down jacket. If getting a Macpac one wait for one of their regular sales.
Yep I have one of these, seriously light weight and warm but made of tissue paper. I only wear it under a jacket, at camp or in my sleeping bag on extra cold nights.Quote:
Originally Posted by stug
Plus ➕️1 for Wear on Earth.
Got this one made as my "One" jacket
Water Repellent
Prima Loft (warm when wet)
Check out the big internal bino pockets
Cheaper than alternatives and I still use my first one I got from Blair that's 20 years old!Attachment 213056
Plus another for Wear on Earth.
Do all the wear on earth jackets have the black elastic on the bottom of the sleeves?
@Gkp got any more pictures of your jacket?
one of these days it might get cold enough for me to try one of these fancy pants puffy jacket things..... will have to be plurry cold before 2 layers of polarfleece with a wind/rain cheater overtop wont keep me over heating.
You could get him to sew unicorn leather in their place he will custom anything. His "basic" models have the black cuffs but it's not elastic it's polarfleece.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
Also, how much would one of the WOE puffers cost if going for customised version? Cheers
From memory $420 I think. Exceptional value!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ponchorello
@bigbear away from home for 3 weeks now
Wear on earth. 500ish grams, warm in the coldest of NZs conditions
Support NZ made
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+1 WOE
My custom one cost a fraction more than a Katmandu at the time, and now I have a jacket that fits my arm length.
When they saw I had a RD address, they phoned me to discuss the jacket and upgraded the outer material to a more waterproof product free of charge. Happy happy!
Hi again, I made it to Wear on Earth facility. Highly recommend it. Staff a very knowledgeable and try to fit in all your requirements. For those that have WOE puffers. What type/model seems to best work for hunting? I’d want it for glassing/ home camp and sometimes beginning of walks to warm up.
Also what level durability would you go outer, considering trying to keep it small and compact. I’ve heard their opinion but just want some field tested feedback.
Cheers
Trust the guys that make the things for kiwi hunters
Just standard 20d, if you tear it just put a patch on it. I've thrashed mine and only put a hole in it if I do something silly. They're pretty hardy even the lightweight versions like mine above
I have a ton of eddie bauer stuff that I buy on eBay cheap. Ascent pants, puffy jackets, etc. Not sure that helps :/
Last week's "NZ Hunter Adventures" show had Willy Duley do a very good comparison of down jackets: synthetic vs down, weight vs warmth, durability vs weight, waterproofing variations, etc.
conclusion I got after watching that......the best one is the one you have.... and being a tightwad myself,the old synthetic one that used to be my good wear to town vest will do perfectly well... still love my polarfleece,cant see me changing completely anytime soon... got one vest made 30 years ago by girlfriend at the time..my now wife made it double sided and added more pockets,I would hate to think how many hours wearing Ive had out if it or how many ducks have been put in poachers pocket across kidneys,when weather turns to shit,the two layers really come into thier own.... a light bumfreezer jacket overtop to cut windchill and Im toasty warm. add the polarfleece crawford into mix and Im over heating..now there is an underratted bit of kit if ever there was one.
Just called into WOE today to check out their puffers bloody good product and NZ made, and alot cheaper than the American brands.
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I've had a Wear on Earth waterproof jacket for about four years. Awesome jacket. And awesome service from Blair when I bought it.
If it wears out and I need another I'll just buy one. I don't care if he's $200 more than the others. I'll support him because of his products and service.
Best thing is he's about $200 cheaper than the rest, and better from what I've seenQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
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Anyone looking for a brand new puffer $260 WOE flick me a PM https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1709448362.jpgQuote:
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These are brand new in sizes M,L and XL $260 to your doorQuote:
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Hi there do you still have the WOE puffer in size Medium? ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Are the Wear on Earth jackets quiet when you walk through the bush? Nylon jackets make so much noise but need something that blocks the wind
They're not designed to be worn actively, and definitely not walking through bush with one on. You'd be swearing bucketsQuote:
Originally Posted by bacon_lube
and sweating even :P
Haha both!
I’ve just received a new WOE jacket (after mine got pinched from the laundry - whoops) and the service from Blair was excellent. I love my new jacket, it’s so warm, and packs down well into the chest pocket.
Going back to the original question, I just can’t seem to go past my rab microlight alpine jacket. I wear it to work, hunting, hiking, hooning around on the motorbike, to the beach. It really is fantastic. It’s got a great fitting hood with a wire at the peak, packs down to virtually nothing, has three well-thought-out pockets, is thin so you can wear under a rainshell yet plenty warm enough. I keep waiting for it to tear but it’s been pretty durable so far too. That would get my vote for your list of criteria.
