I am hiking about 40 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail in northern MN at the beginning of October. I am normally in very (very very) dry conditions so all my insulation is down. I am considering a synthetic jacket for this hike, as rain in October is likely and I have no synthetic mid weight layers.
I am tempted by the EE Torrid or Cumulus Climalite, but considering how little use they will see in my normal area, I would much prefer to spend $70 vs 200. Also I know everyone apparently loves apex 2.5, but that cannot be enough insulation for me. I am cold at rest and cant see 2.5 being adequate. A nunutak with Apex 4.0 would be my ideal piece, but I dont have the time or money for that golden goose.
So, in lieu of the EE or Cumulus, would this be a somewhat acceptable substitute? https://www.decathlon.com/products/forclaz-trek-100-mens-light-backpacking-padded-down-jacket-with-hoodie-312478?adept-product=forclaz-trek-100-mens-light-backpacking-padded-down-jacket-with-hoodie-312478&variant=32494245216318
Or can you recommend a <$100 synthetic jacket with >2.5osy insulation?
(I have an Alpha 90 hoody I will pair with the jacket in question too)
