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Powder Day Jacket

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caspie
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Hey Newschoolers. I'm looking for a jacket that would be good on a powder day. I like the look of the SAGA On Deck but I don't know about the powder day aspect of it. I live in Tahoe and our powder is wet and fucking heavy. My usual warm day soft shell won't do it.

Any suggestions? What do you use for pow days?

+K for any legit responses.
Oct 21 2012 8:35PM
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bighomieflock
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The saga anomie is 3 layer so it would be good for powder. You could also look at Trew.
Oct 21 2012 8:37PM
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caspie
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+K to you fine sir, thank you.
Oct 21 2012 8:43PM
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Banane.
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Gore tex. Orage Jp pro model is sick.

The new ldc 3 ply is sick too
Oct 21 2012 8:53PM
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caspie
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+K thanks, do you have a link to the ldc 3 ply?
Oct 21 2012 9:00PM
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Banane.
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http://www.lethaldescent.com/3l-eagle-outerwear
Oct 21 2012 9:01PM
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Dlud
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First Drop has good insulation if thats what you are looking for
Oct 21 2012 9:40PM
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caspie
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+K
Oct 21 2012 9:44PM
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brakes
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Look into something from Flylow, specifically the quantum jacket. got mine on sale for $250 and its up there with trew in terms of build quality. Wore mine in a straight rainstorm the other day and it shrugged off water like nothing
Oct 21 2012 10:02PM
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caspie
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+K Does it look steezy?
Oct 21 2012 10:07PM
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bnewbs6
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Look for things that are at least 3L, has good water proofing ratings, and good reviews. My saga has always been extremely waterproof for me. I wouldn't recommend the on deck for where you are. It has insulation, but not as good waterproofing. The anomie is just a shell. But you will stay dry. Also look at trew, and Goretex stuff. That stuffs incredible.
Oct 21 2012 10:19PM
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caspie
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Thanks man +K
Oct 21 2012 10:25PM
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Shlobby
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Definitely get something that is 3l or gortex like said above. I had moments team 3l and it was great for pow days. All the above said are good choices. i still think you can pick up a moment team 3l for pretty cheap too maybe $150. I would go xxl if your looking for length my xl only had a 32" zipper but still awesome
Oct 21 2012 10:30PM
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7springsprod
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I know that saga's 3 layer anomie would be a good choice. As well as lethal descent and Bloom outerwear.
Oct 21 2012 10:31PM
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caspie
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+K
Oct 21 2012 10:57PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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I like my armada jacket because it's warm and looks steezy
Oct 21 2012 11:10PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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Sounds like you want something baggy and full of 'steeze.' Since you want it to be for when the snow is deep, I would agree with other members and say look for 3-layer construction, but most importantly, look for features on the jacket like full seam taping (or welding..even better) and a DWR coating (most 3L jackets have this).

Lethal Descent makes one, but I don't have any experience with it. I have some stuff by Trew, and I really like it. Super waterproof and pretty nice looking overall. Very functional and technical.

You may also want to shy away from insulated jackets and get a hard shell or tech shell. For warmth, you can layer accordingly underneath.
Oct 21 2012 11:21PM
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caspie
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^ +K to both of you.
Oct 21 2012 11:27PM
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RivetingRooster
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I recommend Spyder, its waterproof, durable, and warm. However its not a tall fit and you would have to get 1-2 sizes up.

Most 3L fabrics will do though. I recommend Trew and any goretex products.
Oct 21 2012 11:41PM
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dropping_next
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I recommend Oakley's jackets. I've had the same jacket for 2 seasons, and it has gone through a lot.
Oct 22 2012 12:01AM
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aj_everly
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the new lethal descent eagle line looks like a great technical powder jacket. I have an LP series jacket from them and so far its done great. its a great company
Oct 22 2012 1:55AM
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brakes
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I'll admit its not what most people would call "steezy".. but with the right loadout it looks pretty dope, and its shorter length allows for full-extension spread eagles! What more could you ask for?
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I'm 5'9 and thats only a size medium, if you sized up you could get a more "steezy" fit, but I like clothes that fit for pow days, jackets down to your knees are no good when you're hiking
Oct 22 2012 6:48AM
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chuckmarty
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http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/shop-by/shop-by-collection/shop-by-summit-series/

Anything in the North Face summit series will work pretty well.
Oct 22 2012 2:49PM
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caspie
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+K when i get home to all of you
Oct 22 2012 3:13PM
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Plankton
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http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/men-39-s-gonzo-insulated-jacket.html?cm_vc=Search
have this in the tom wallisch colorway, SO great for pow
Oct 22 2012 7:36PM
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