Looking for about a 11-12oz XL jacket.
For a background I built a M90 climashield insulated jacket last year from an online pattern from mostly left over insulation. Detachable hood, pockets etc. It was a ski jacket parka cut that I modified and shortened but it is a very big cut.
Used 2.5 oz climashield in the arms, 3.7 on the back and 5 oz (really 4.6) on the chest. Hood 3.7 oz climashield.
That particular jacket I wanted very warm, semi durable shell. Thought XL and a roomy cut would be good so I can wear heavy clothing, inner jacket/vest under. Its Warm. Weighs 15 oz without the hood. It was more of a test run, but an incredible PIA to build.
Now I find myself wanting a SUL jacket but would still like it warm to maybe 40-45dF.
I have a Montbell UL sitting here and debating about sending it back.
Personally I think it is way to thin for 40-45dF. The XL size weighs 9oz.
Also thought about a Montbell Alpine light jacket but it is 13.5 oz for the med size so in extra large probably 15 oz and as heavy as the MYOG climashield jacket I already own.
Now I am thinking about a thin warm jacket and I would be better off just biting the bullet and building a minima kit, M50 with either 2.5 Apex or 1.8 oz primaloft.
Seeing as how my current jacket is 15 oz I am thinking that with a trimmer cut, M50 and primaloft I should be able to build a thin jacket that is in the 11 oz range.
That said I am also thinking that 2.5 oz climashield would be warmer per clo because I would not have to sew through the insulation.
Any thoughts welcome.
