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•Created by state_grid on 3/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Insulated, water repellent jacket recommendations
Similar to the recent question regarding parkas. I’m looking for a jacket, sans hood, slant pockets, that is water repellent and insulated. Based on my research 🧐 I’m thinking 60-100gsm. I recently moved to the PNW and am looking for a good daily driver that can go with most outfits, be warm enough over just a t-shirt in about 30-45°F temps and actively repel/resist rain. I know most quilted jackets have some manner of DWR coating, but I’m after something where the water beads up more given the nature of the weather here.
Budget is around $450 or less (unless it’s way baller, then I will splurge 👏). Generally the price goes up with the quality/performance of the insulation, I’m cool with it. I’m 6’2”, about 180lb. Generally a medium for more modern/slim fits. Can’t say I’ve ever measured my outerwear jackets but I’m a 40R in blazers.
I had originally ordered this https://bonobos.com/products/the-harrington-jacket?color=jet%20black G9 clone from Bonobos but it is crazy boxy and unflattering AF so I’m returning it. Not really a big fan of the collar either. This Skyliner from Huckberry X Eddie Baur might be an option but I was a little concerned about the lining clashing. https://huckberry.com/store/eddie-bauer/category/p/76023-huckberry-x-eddie-bauer-skyliner-jacket I generally wear a lot of pastels. I really like the look of the Mission Workshop Eiger https://missionworkshop.com/products/eiger-waterproof-field-jacket?variant=31820304580717 but other than it saying “it adapts to temperatures” I have no idea on actual performance. I like that it has side zip pockets because for daily wear I prefer those to drop-in pockets typical of chore jackets. Wish it didn’t have a hood though.
Someone had suggested just getting a shell over an insulated lining, which has validity, but not what I’m looking for. Anyhoo, thanks in advance ❤️🔥
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