Reviews by User: Bones (2)

When I got the jacket I was a little surprised; the insulation felt less substantial (less stiff?) than primaloft one in a jacket I had previously owned. This insulation is definitely warm though. In fact this jacket compressed really well due to the insulation. The insulation does its job on a cold windy day (15F; 25mph gusts is the day I'm referencing) and the windstopper soft-shell cuts the wind at the surface leaving the warmth inside. The soft-shell seems pretty tough. I've dragged the jacket through some underbrush with no rips. The best part about this jacket is how well it is thought out. Pit zips are absolutely crucial to dump extra heat. I don't care how well windstopper breathes....nothing beats pit zips and the heat can build quickly in this jacket if you're pushing yourself. The removable hood is a great idea too just in case the hood doesn't fit inside your shell's hood or you just don't want it there. This jacket makes a great mid layer when things get nasty and it's cold. Overall it is very well thought out. Important size note I am 6'1" 190lbs with an athletic build and I absolutely had to have an XL. I normally wear a large but I have a medium TNF pamir that fits great as a comparison. That is just a heads up.

I have had this bag for a few months now. Using the pad as insulation on the bottom is sufficient. I have the Hinman pad and I’ve never been cold. This bag is a true mummy so if you need a lot of room sleeping try the rectangular versions that BA sells. I’ve had this bag out on a night that was 20 F with winds howling 15 – 25mph. I was in a pair of synthetic shorts and short sleeve shirt and I was warm. I love technology. I can’t even keep my house warm when it is that cold. The bag has draft tubes that seal the area where the pad and down meet. The zipper area is “stiffened” between the draft tube making zipper snags less likely (although not non-existent). Nice bag.

I have had this bag for a few months now. Using the pad as insulation on the bottom is sufficient. I have the Hinman pad and I’ve never been cold. This bag is a true mummy so if you need a lot of room sleeping try the rectangular versions that BA sells. I’ve had this bag out on a night that was 20 F with winds howling 15 – 25mph. I was in a pair of synthetic shorts and short sleeve shirt and I was warm. I love technology. I can’t even keep my house warm when it is that cold. The bag has draft tubes that seal the area where the pad and down meet. The zipper area is “stiffened” between the draft tube making zipper snags less likely (although not non-existent). Nice bag.