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Sep 29, 2008 at 9:30 am #1231345

zoli bassoff
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@windsong

I am looking for a light weight wind/water resistance jacket. I have bought a tarp/ponch and want a warm layer that I can wear around camp. Another feature that I am looking for is a full lenght zipper. does anyone have any ideas of a jacket.

Sep 29, 2008 at 9:38 am #1452647

Tony Wong
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@valshar
Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

Check out the Montbell Thermawrap jacket.

At 8.5 or so ounces, it is featherly light, has a full length zipper, pockets for your hands, packs down really small, and is since it has syntetic fill it will keep you warm in damp conditions.

Two years ago, I replaced my bulky fleece with the Thermawrap and could not be happier.

I have taken it snow shoeing and winter camping as part of a layering system and I even use it in my sleeping bag laid over me like a blanket to provide additional warmth.

The workmanship is great.

Hope that helps.

-Tony

Sep 29, 2008 at 9:39 am #1452648

Brad Rogers
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@mocs123
Locale: Southeast Tennessee

How water resistant are you wanting it? I have a MontBell Thermawrap that I use all of the time, but you either may want something warmer (the thermawrap is about like a 200 wt fleece and 8.2oz) or more water resistant.

Sep 29, 2008 at 9:40 am #1452649

Brad Rogers
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@mocs123
Locale: Southeast Tennessee

I was too late

Sep 29, 2008 at 10:12 am #1452655

Matt Lutz
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@citystuckhiker
Locale: Midwest

I recommend going with the hooded version of the Thermawrap, the parka (see ava). The hood adds a large amount of warmth for a little weight trade-off. It blocks wind around around your head (except head-on) and the brim is excellent.

Sep 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm #1452711

Jesse Glover
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@hellbillylarry
Locale: southern appalachians

I have the thermawrap parka and it is amazingly warm for its weight. I would definitely recommend it.

Sep 29, 2008 at 5:31 pm #1452712

Brett Peugh
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@bpeugh
Locale: Midwest

If you are bigger than the average person you might want to check out the Patagonia Micro Puff as the Montbell stuff tends to run small.

Sep 29, 2008 at 5:37 pm #1452713

Robert McGaughey
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@havoc
Locale: North Texas

You might look at the Spruce Run from REI. 15oz, wind and water resistant, and the sleeves zip off in you just want a vest. Good luck!

Feb 21, 2009 at 5:20 pm #1479645

David Chenault
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@davec
Locale: Queen City, MT

Could any owners please comment on the size of the parka hood? Is it over-helmet sized, or just over hat?

Feb 22, 2009 at 11:18 am #1479782

todd
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@funnymo
Locale: SE USA

For me (Moderate-size head, I guess!), it would lose some loft over a helmet. Perfect though, w/just a cap.
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