Feathered Friends EOS jacket

I’ve got one and it’s fantastic as far as I can tell. I haven’t put through any paces in the backcountry. I bought as part of my kit for a future hike of the JMT. It’s incredibly light, quite warm, and as always from FF, very well built. It would not be a winter camping jacket and it’s not made for that. But for high country summer nights and mornings, I have to believe it’s perfect.

I’m thinking 3 season. In WA state some mornings and nights it can get down to about 25 deg F. So, I am thinking: Light base layer (long sleeve), Mtn hardware microchill fleece hoody ( similar to, perhaps, polartec 100 weight/thickness) and the down jacket.

Paul,

Have you considered a Goosefeet Gear down jacket? Sounds like you are looking for something similar to Stick’s jacket he got from them. Seems the price is similar, plus you get the added bonus of a custom fit and features. With that said, Feathered Friends makes terrific gear and I’m sure the Eos is no exception.

https://sticksblog.com/2016/11/24/custom-goosefeet-gear-down-anorak-first-impressions/

I got an Eos this year and love it. First I tried a My Trail Gear Hyperlight, the numbers and price looked too good to pass up. The sleeves were too short and the construction not impressive so back it went. After looking at the other possibilities I went with the Eos and couldn’t believe the difference. I am 5’10”, 185, average torso with longish arms and the L fits perfectly. The construction details are in a whole other league, especially around the pockets and zippers. It has been dog walks mostly, no trips yet, but I am very pleased with it’s warmth for the weight. I haven’t had anything this nice since my wife inherited my Hooded Flash jacket when I had that weird, um, growth spurt after my thru in 2010. (Medium just doesn’t cut it any more.)

You should also consider the Nunatak Skaha. Depending on the shell choice, you can get something with a similar final weight of the Eos with 2oz more down.

I tried-on the Eos at the Feathered Friends Store…fit is gonna be a problem for me..arms are a few inches too long. Also, the elastic around the cuffs was not tight enough, so the sleeve ends were wide open….would not be good for me when there’s any wind. Darn..Hm, well maybe I shall consider the Nunatak option, or Goose feet . Thanks for the suggestions!

P.