I love Kuhl, they’re expensive but I have hiking pants that have been abused by back country fieldwork for many years and they’re still sturdy! As far as quality jackets, I’ve had really good luck with Marmot. Warm, semi flattering (with good winter wear there’s diminishing returns after a certain point), and reasonably priced for the quality. The coat I had was 650 down fill, fleece lined, thigh length with a hood. I didn’t bring it out until under 10 degrees, but when layered it would keep me warm at -40. I also have a 0 rated sleeping bag from them that is super sturdy.
Also add that I patch all my puffy insulated or down coats with REI’s cloth tape- it’s magic. If you have a black coat, even better, it blends right in and never moves or comes apart. I’ve even patched a tent and a camping chair with it, we just keep several rolls around now.
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Reply to Looking for a good quality women's coat by thattallblondechick
I love Kuhl, they’re expensive but I have hiking pants that have been abused by back country fieldwork for many years and they’re still sturdy! As far as quality jackets, I’ve had really good luck with Marmot. Warm, semi flattering (with good winter wear there’s diminishing returns after a certain point), and reasonably priced for the quality. The coat I had was 650 down fill, fleece lined, thigh length with a hood. I didn’t bring it out until under 10 degrees, but when layered it would keep me warm at -40. I also have a 0 rated sleeping bag from them that is super sturdy.
Also add that I patch all my puffy insulated or down coats with REI’s cloth tape- it’s magic. If you have a black coat, even better, it blends right in and never moves or comes apart. I’ve even patched a tent and a camping chair with it, we just keep several rolls around now.