Brooks Range Cirro Extreme 120g Primaloft for $89

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"But my Rab Infinity is lighter and warmer and most importantly packs down MUCH smaller so I returned the Cirro."

yep, those are the benefits of down vs. synthetic. the benefit of synthetic over down is that it insulates even when wet. ahh, the tradeoffs…

i ordered one to try it out because i like the fact that it is 120 vs the norm 100 fill, the hood looks like it seals up tight and most importantly, it meets my $100 and under criteria for gear. that said, its easily returned down the street or you'll see it on gearswap if it doesn't pass my 1000 point inspection. :-)

Thats a nice deal Adam, I would be all over this but have an Arcteryx Atom Sv already.

wow, that is a killer deal…resisting the bargain.

I'm with you though Rick, for cold weather stuff I like having the warmth, lightweight and compact size of down (also infinity). I guess if you need a synthetic, you really need a synthetic, but does't tend to happen here in the CO rockies. Thus far I've been quite happy with the combination of a lightweight down parka and an ultralight synth jacket (xenon). I get some moisture resistance and the ability to move in the light synth, and big warmth is usually neatly packed away at the bottom of my bag if I really need it…….Just trying to talk myself out of buying one.

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After the presents were laid under the tree, and the wife fell asleep…I drifted over to the REI site and ordered both a L and M (lot of conflicting sizing feedback)…

I figure it's REI, I'll just return one or both when they come in depending on how the look/feel/fit. The only synth insulation I have now is an REI Revelcloud and it looks like the Cirro Extreme only weights 2-3oz. more with twice the insulation.

On paper it looks like a winner.

-Mark in St. Louis

Well…The Cirros arrived today. Unfortunately, the M sleeves are too short. The L sleeves are perfect, although I would prefer a slimmer fit in the torso. The L fit will allow better layering options though.

Inevitably I prefer the grey color (M) over the blue (L)…oh well…still a really nice jacket for the price!

-Mark in St. Louis

Mark, How tale are you? maybe I'll buy the medium off you, before you send it back to REI???

I'm 5'-9" @ 155 lbs.

Hey…I'm ~6'/185#/41" chest/31" waist. The M would fit you perfectly.

However, I think my hiking partner (who's just a hair smaller/shorter than you) is gonna buy it…but…I'll certainly let you know if not.

Looks like they're sold out at REI now…so still a good deal with tax + shipping.

-Mark

Thanks Mark…

Just let me know by emailing me johnm at paceengrs.com.