Warm downjacket for the “waiting time” (photographer)

[Christoph Blank]

I got a response from Yeti now.

The Yeti Torre II contains (size L):
1. The best Gold ( 860 cui ) down 325 gr.
2. 700 cui – 360 gr.

Richard Nisley, what are the limits for this Jacket (not moving much, as stated in the earlier posts, photographing)?
I'm not sure if it isn't too warm ..

Thanks a lot,
Christoph

[Rick M]

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[Richard Nisley]

-10F for standing thermo neural temp during photography. As Rick stated the rating assumes shelter from the wind.

[Christoph Blank]

Thanks a lot for your comments!

I think, this one might get rather warm, considering that -20 is the peak basically.
In this case the Rab Neutrino Plus mentioned above might be a better option as it's in the middle.. and I could then add a middle layer down shirt or anything like that for the colder days..

However, the Neutrino Plus is quite heavy

[M B]

Many years of sitting motionless for hours in deer stands and duck blinds taught me that no clothing provides enough warmth if you are not moving. Sit still for 4 hours and you will be uncomfortably cold in almost any temperature unless you are way overdressed for it.

Insulated coveralls are nice below 45F

It also GREATLY depends on if you are in sun exposure or not. Night and day differenc.

[Christoph Blank]

Hi,

In my case I don't completely stand still all the time, as in deer stands etc, so it's not that crucial. I can move if I want, but if you just move in an area of some meters, waiting for a good shot, then it's getting cold quite fast.

I also think that I can improve shoes/trousers as well in addition.

[Christoph Blank]

I'm torn between the Yeti Torre II and the Rab Neutrino Plus right now.

Although they claim it's a good city jacket for could winter days, I think the torre is a bit too warm. I tend towards the Neutrino Plus

[Christoph Blank]

Got the Rab Neutrino Plus in M and L now – but it's quite hard to decide which one to take.

Overall the quality is great, this will be a very convenient jacket for my purpose

[Stephen M]

Probaly best to go with the one that has plenty of room for extra layers.

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