Lightest, Warmest Coat for Bowhunting?

[StrutnBPS]

She a boney gal?

Na, just from a tropical island.

[WoodieSC]

Are you serious about this? Bc my girl friend freezes in the winter. Like, heat in 75, heating blanket, etc.

I've never used one, but have read posts by guys who do and swear by them for cold weather. And at that 50% price it may be worth a try for your girl friend. The kicker would be to keep at least a 10,000 mah battery and maybe another 5,000-10,000 for backup.

Let us know what she thinks of it.

I checked while I was looking for something else and Amazon has this vest for $45…

https://www.amazon.com/Vest-Electric...56284166&psc=1

[WoodieSC]

I bought a Rivers West jacket about 15 years ago that was purported to be comfortable down to 25 degrees with only one layer underneath. It is lightweight, but it has never been that warm to me. It also doesn't breathe well, and so it stays wet on the inside.

Any better suggestions? Thanks in advance!

You've not said what temperature ranges you're looking for a jacket for. It makes a big difference.

[smallwater]

Get one of these vests and you won’t need to worry about which jacket you have on…

https://hilipert.com/me/hilipert/hea...ign_id=1767718

Which Rivers West jacket do you have? I’ve got an old Dakota jacket that I’ve learned to not wear while walking in due to the sweating. I just don’t put it on until I’m ready to sit down.

It's the Rivers West Cascade Mountains. I do usually carry it and put it on once at the stand. I recently walked out with it still on and got soaked.

I usually don't bring it into action until it's below 40 and rarely hunt in under 25. I do layer but just trying to go as skinny as possible. It shocks me how wet it gets even when I don't think I'm sweating. It needs to be washed every time I wear it.

Thanks for all the advice!

[WoodieSC]

Are you serious about this? Bc my girl friend freezes in the winter. Like, heat in 75, heating blanket, etc.

StrutnBPS, I saw the link to this heated vest review in my DIY newsletter and thought you might like to read it...

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/...MagStatus=NONE

[quackaddict]

I've got a First Lite Source jacket. That and the Stratus jacket have worked good for me this year for sure.

[Palmetto Duck]

Kuiu is your answer. I do have that wind proof Filson sweater too but can absolutely NOT wear it unless it’s below 32 degrees. Also a heat gear pullover hoodie and a wool watch cap with one of those lightweight Kuiu jackets will keep you warm in SC in about anything you describe you hunt in. Kuiu alone will cover down to mid thirties with a t shirt under it in my experience.