Thread: advice for a new jacket - suggestions please

Hey all,

I am looking to get a new jacket this fall and would like some suggestions.

I am looking for a softshell that has a hood and has some insulation, but not too much insulation. I would like it to stand up to some wind and light rain. I would also like one of the softer softshells as opposed to the stiffer ones.

I am having a tough time shopping online not knowing what these jackets I am looking at look like.

I figured you guys probably have them all and could throw out some good suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Have you explored the search function? There just might be something there for you.

JONG!

buy this, not stiff like gore tex, good insulation, rated very highly

[ame="http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169600"]FS LARGE HELLY HANSEN GRANITER INSULATED SKI JACKET 15K WATERPROOF $160 shipped - Teton Gravity Research Forums[/ame]

The search button is your friend. With that said start with the mountain hardwear hooded synchro and start from there

backcountry.com shift welder

BC.com shift welder is a nice coat, cut more like a hooded sweater more than a jacket.

Originally Posted by morvlorv

Hey all,

I am looking for a softshell has some insulation, but not too much insulation.

I want it to be "JUST RIGHT"

You got to give him credit, at least he got the forum right.

Go to REI or some such place try on jackets, purchase the one you like. Some people should not shop on-line.