Nice update KC.

Paulrivers: Try Foxwear jacket.
http://www.foxwear.net/
Under $100.00, handmade by Lou in Idaho. He uses a mix of material but all of it softshell. Polartec Power-shield on front, arms, shoulders and upper back and Polartec Power-stretch underarms and lower back is the key. P-Shield blocks 98% wind and P-Stretch vents well. Often during winter I only use this with a poly top. I then add wool sweaters(varying thickness) to augment the really cold temps. Last year I had no problems @ 3F/-16C. It can go lower but we haven't had anything lower since I've owned it.