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Old 02-22-10 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scoatw
Windproof, Coldproof, and Waterproof. Thin enough to use all year round. And lots of pockets. Most jackets don't have enough pockets.
Originally Posted by intheways
That's what I want. Something for year round use.
Check with Lou @ Foxwear
http://www.foxwear.net/
He makes a great inexpensive jacket. Doesn't have great pockets and could use a wind block on the zipper. Since he makes each jacket individually maybe he can add the features you seek. He can make it totally wind proof, mostly wind proof, somewhat windproofetc... My Foxwear jacket has front panels that block 98% wind, rear panels and armpits have venting material. Front and shoulders are rain resistant not waterproof. I don't think any jacket can do it all but Lou's does most of what we need. If you continue to do this on your own try getting power-shield material. This is one of the best soft shell materials going. Blocks wind and vents well and resist light rain. This is my go to jacket all winter, most of spring and fall. I carry a cheesy Bell weather rain jacket for the downpours and add a wool sweater when temps go low.
Remember: nothing can do everything
Best, Charlie
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