I am a down junkie. I sleep under a down bag most every night, i wear an UL down vest all day at home whilst working, and when I step out i grab a puffy, half the year anyway.
Thanks to a post on gear deals I discovered the Sierra Designs Gnar Hoody, which incorporates Thumb Loops. This is something I never thought much of, and from casual observation around town, these seemed to me a "chick thang" …
That is until i TRIED THEM!
I am surprised to say the least how impressed I am. The covering of half of the palm of the hand, and half the back, is a highly useful innovation. Around town it virtually eliminates my need for gloves. I predict this feature will become much more common. SD seems 2b the only mfr doing it on a puffy. Further, their use is Optional – ya use em or not.
Has anyone else had this Revelation?
(Also, the Gnar [size L, black, 12 oz.] doesnt fit me well enuf; it is for sale on Swap and I am getting an XL).
