Winter Jackets
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What's good? Looking for something hopefully on the thinner side, not super poofy, premium quality, warm.
Just looked at Dicks and they had some North Face but 90% were XXL, XL, L.
Just looked at Dicks and they had some North Face but 90% were XXL, XL, L.
afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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I buy LLBean fleece vest or jackets & they are perfect for me. I drive 12-15+ hours a day & I'm in in out of the truck & big jackets are just too bulky. They look kinda yuppie ish but man are they warm. LLBeans online & ships out of Freeport Maine. I've got pants & jackets that are near 40 years old & look new still. Good luck with search..
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Thanks for the directionafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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I second LLBean. Huge selection of winter apparel.Political Correctness'.........defined
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How do you guys feel about North Face versus LL Bean?afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Maybe check out Lands End....my last winter coat was from there 17 years ago before migrating south.
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Where can you buy LL Bean in person or is it only online
I'd rather see how it fits & feels in personafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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When I first moved to WNY I discovered Carhartt chore coats.. I especially liked that it goes down lower on the back to keep the wind out.
You may wish to look at them, depending on what "winter" is like in your neck of the woods.
https://www.carhartt.com/product/104392/relaxed-fit-washed-duck-sherpa-lined-jacket
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Move to Florida...if that won't work I gotta go with LL Bean also. Great build quality & they stand behind their gear."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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North Face, Solstice, Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia and Marmot are excellent choices for waterproof, windproof, breathable jackets that are very durable
If waterproof isn't necessary I like Carhartt cotton duck jackets with wool liners.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
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Where can you buy LL Bean in person or is it only online
I'd rather see how it fits & feels in person
They do have some B&M stores, check their website.Political Correctness'.........defined
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LL Bean also has great customer service.
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How cold? Those light weight LL bean down ones are nice, but are not worth squat when the temps dip below zero, saw some nice ones reasonably priced at Costco not long ago.Home Theater
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This is right now when we're not even really into winter.
afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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We've got one not 20 minutes from here, plus an EMS in the same little "mall" (for lack of a better word). I like EMS, although they're clinging by a thread to solvency. I also very much like REI. If you happen to have a local REI, check 'em out. The best thing about REI for me is I can go in and get good advice and suggestions for products I know nothing about (e.g., backpacking or camping gear), without being made to feel like a moron for NOT knowing anything about them. I've been an REI member for about 25 years now.
https://www.ems.com/
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Hey we have one. I'll check it out on Tuesday. Thank you everyone. If I don't find something that I want I'll check out REI & Bass Pro Shop maybe.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Finally got a little break, looked through their site. I like the insulated bomber hoodie & Baxter State Parka, looks nice.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Forgot to mention REI. They have some non- name brand stuff that is pretty good. Not the same weight as the others but closeGustard X26 Pro DAC
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There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Remember what the Scandinavians say:There is no bad weather.
Only bad clothing.
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Remember what the Scandinavians say:
There is no bad weather.
Only bad clothing.
And Minnesotans, North Dakotans, Alaskans...Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Both LL Bean and Eddie Bauer have a very good selection of tall sizes, if that matters. Anyone remember the National Lampoon’s piece on the “Eddie Bean” catalog, with the extreme down parka that was reversible to a smoking jacket?
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Remember what the Scandinavians say:
There is no bad weather.
Only bad clothing.
Actually, Doc, I totally agree. I like to say: "There are some things in life that you just don't skimp on".Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Both LL Bean and Eddie Bauer have a very good selection of tall sizes, if that matters.
LOLOLOL 🤣afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Finally got a little break, looked through their site. I like the insulated bomber hoodie & Baxter State Parka, looks nice.
If you were to go to Baxter State Park you would be at Mt. Katahdin. I will be there next week if the weather is good. My son has camped out for 5 days up there. Crazy kid
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Has anyone tried the battery heated jackets-coats such as the ones I've seen in home depot?
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Remember what the Scandinavians say:
There is no bad weather.
Only bad clothing.
And Minnesotans, North Dakotans, Alaskans...
many of whom are Scandinavians.
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Years ago when I lived near DC I bought a Pendleton wool coat that has served me well for over 30 yearsMojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
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Really cold here
these days.
Lots of great choices listed above.
I recently discovered Mountain Hardwear. Items I have bought seem well made and comfortable and warm.
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