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dhampson · 09-13-2011, 03:00 PM

I have a question about my new jacket. I purchased a skiing down jacket from Spyder. I have not worn down before so I do not know what to expect. It has a 700 down count and a breathable, waterproof shell.

At what temperature can I expect 700 to keep me warm? I know everyone is different, but a ball park would be nice. There is not much room underneath for a fleece so I am concerned that I may be cold.

I also purchased a un-insulated shell and a thin jacket with the reflected heat technology to go underneath. Again, they fit me exactly with no room for an extra fleece layer.

I plan on wearing the down during the coldest months and the shell/jacket combo during the warmer times.

Any thoughts?

**killclimbz** · 09-13-2011, 03:46 PM

It's going to have to get pretty cold for you not to be warm in that jacket. You're hands and face are probably going to freeze first.

Steez · 10-02-2011, 12:30 AM

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kimchijajonshim · 10-02-2011, 02:44 AM

I gotta imagine in Colorado down is overkill. Unless you run super cold, you should stay warm. Personally I had a down jacket in Minnesota (read: MUCH colder) and ditched it because I NEVER used it. I might have needed it on a day when it was say -40... but if it's THAT cold I'm not braving the elements for shitty Minnesota mole hills.

09-13-2011, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
dhampson Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 11	Jackets I have a question about my new jacket. I purchased a skiing down jacket from Spyder. I have not worn down before so I do not know what to expect. It has a 700 down count and a breathable, waterproof shell. At what temperature can I expect 700 to keep me warm? I know everyone is different, but a ball park would be nice. There is not much room underneath for a fleece so I am concerned that I may be cold. I also purchased a un-insulated shell and a thin jacket with the reflected heat technology to go underneath. Again, they fit me exactly with no room for an extra fleece layer. I plan on wearing the down during the coldest months and the shell/jacket combo during the warmer times. Any thoughts?

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09-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,254	It's going to have to get pretty cold for you not to be warm in that jacket. You're hands and face are probably going to freeze first.

10-02-2011, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Steez Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 179	dont spam random sites on this forum

10-02-2011, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
kimchijajonshim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 191	I gotta imagine in Colorado down is overkill. Unless you run super cold, you should stay warm. Personally I had a down jacket in Minnesota (read: MUCH colder) and ditched it because I NEVER used it. I might have needed it on a day when it was say -40... but if it's THAT cold I'm not braving the elements for shitty Minnesota mole hills.