We've got a long one today, be sure to check the timestamps if you want to skip around! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the format as well, planning some fun apparel videos for the coming months I hope you'll all enjoy.
Hey Josh, another great vid. I recently left a comment about the Prometheus Design Werx Cloud puffer and wanted to follow up. Since it's been so cold I've been wearing it pretty much daily, after hearing about the two in your video I think the Pdw is kind of a hybrid between both. Personally I think it looks nicer than the Nova as it has a sort of mildly reflective matte finish. But also larger down pockets so it's less busy looking to me. They're both a 20D nylon with 4oz of 850dwr coated down. Though the Pdw is a stretch nylon and the outside is also dwr coated. (I'm not sure if that's the same for the Nova). It also has the lined pockets, double zipper and breast pocket. Like your heavier puff but still is compact. I usually wear the Pdw under an Eddie Bauer "Sandstone" shell rain jacket. Just because I'm always a bit paranoid I'll snag or cut the nylon at work or something. As well as it gives me an extra layer to keep the wind and more importantly rain off of me. I have worn the Pdw in rain but since it's lighter I definitely opt for a shell layer. I did recently wear it at 12°f with a flannel and T shirt without issue. I had to break up some ice outside in 12°f and I think that's where this one shines. It's so light and flexible to wear, with or without a shell. Especially compared to my usual chore costs. Hopefully this helps, and enjoy your camping! I'm not sure about my next trip to PDX, but I drive through fairly often and I'd be happy to bring some of my pocket knives or jackets if you ever want to check out some more gear without having to buy everything everyone talks about.
Great to hear the more direct comparisons, definitely haven’t forgotten about it since your mention of it the other week! Keeping it in mind for next winter season for sure. Thank you for the offer to check things out if you’re passing by! Might be a bit tough logistically to create a video for anything but I really appreciate it, send me an email anytime (jshfenn@gmail.com) if you’re passing through and maybe we can get something set up
Same man I live in buffalo we just had three major storms in 2 weeks. 8 feet of snow. National guard came, bills game and sabres game was postponed. Snow was so high it was over my apartments dumpster. Hahaha
Sounds insane! Portland winters are usually pretty mild but we usually get a few severe ice storms every year. Between the lack of winter infrastructure and hilly roads the city basically shuts down haha. Far different from living in Michigan like I used to, buffalo makes it all look mild by comparison I’m sure
Brrr. That's one thing I don't miss about the North East. My buddy went to college @ Buffalo. At least there were underground tunnels on campus to get to classes from the dorms. Stay safe....
Being from New England I feel obligated to wear LL Bean. I layer mostly and don't really wear heavy-weight outwear. So mostly a hoodie and the LL Bean Utility jacket in the colder weather. It works great in the fall and spring with just a t-shirt. I also have an LL Bean Mountain classic windproof fleece jacket for windier days and it's shocking how wind-proof the fleece is. I'd highly recommend it. For most other days their primaloft shirt-jac is my go to everyday jacket.
Haha LLBean definitely has a hold on the market out there! Been wanting to try out some bean boots sometime soon. Making a note of those jackets though, thanks for the rec!
I’ve worn a Barbour, with liner since 1973 . My son has had his eye on it for years. PS relaxed many many times. Interesting as to what’s worn across the pond.
Barbour is definitely a classic! It seems like the Hudson jacket I mentioned here definitely takes some influence while still being a bit different of a style. Great quality and heritage with Barbour though, glad it’s working well for you!
Hope with all those jackets you've found one to keep you warm & dry in these icy Oregon conditions we've had this past week. Stay safe. It has been ICY out there. I have the Filson Mackinaw Wool Jac-Shirt and LOVE IT. Keeps me warm with the right layers underneath. Although I have to admit that Flint & Tinder Waxed Shirt Jacket is tempting me. LOL
The ice has been pretty wild! Luckily I didn’t have to go out much but we had a bit of an emergency situation with our cat and had to venture out a couple of times. Nice and warm though, I’ve never had so many warm layers in my entire life haha. I’ve got the cruiser but never tried the Jac shirt! Looks really great though, nice to know you’ve been happy with it. That F&T shirt jacket is awesome though, would definitely recommend if you’re ever in the market for something new
I have actually! Thinking I might do it as a short sometime soon? Appreciate you sharing the interest, hopefully won’t be much longer before I get it figured out. Thanks for the support!
Hi Josh, great video I enjoy the long form videos! It’s great to see your fashion sense evolving and it’s nice that you’re adding a bit of colour. I remember when your wardrobe consisted of black and grey
So glad you enjoyed it! Always a bit nerve-wracking expanding or changing things up around here. Been a lot of fun expanding out more! The black/gray capsule wardrobe served me really well when I didn’t have much clothing, being able to expand out with some color has been really great
Great round up of jackets! I know this was long because of number of jackets but I didn’t think you spent too much time on any single one and found it a helpful video! If you’re interested in a deck jacket, the Dehen 1920 one looks incredible. They also have waxed canvas and I think IH may only have non waxed cotton. Definitely on my grail list but haven’t been able to save up for it yet.
So glad to hear you enjoyed everything! The dehen one looks incredible too, I would definitely be happy with either haha. Well worth the cost but I’m in the same boat, definitely on my grail list but just don’t have the cash for it right now
That Outdoor Vitals looks cool. That would be good for cold weather camping it looks like. I just got a Patagonia Nano Puff this season and I’ve been very happy with it as far as an everyday jacket goes.
Amazing jackets. Love the Kato wool style. Classic! No wool pea coat though? Or any Patagonia jackets? The Outdoor Vitals coat is bursting with style, subjectively sporty but very modern imho.
Actually had planned to get Kato’s melton wool pea coat but they didn’t have my size! Love this style though. The OV jackets have been really incredible, I feel like what they’ve been doing with their lineup has way better performance than the Patagonia jackets I’ve tried, felt redundant to own both.
Both so great! Been wanting to get a denim jacket for a couple of years now, probably grabbing one from Kato from the spring after seeing the quality of this one
I’m definitely planning on breaking out the Hudson jacket I mentioned for some camping trips this year, merino is great for a hiking mid-layer but I usually pair it with a puffy jacket as well when the weather requires it
This is unrelated to the discussion on outerwear, but I'm interested in the red flannel shirt you're wearing. I love the look of the UBR Regulator Parka Savile. It's amazing what they are able to do with wool these days. We've come along way from the rough, itchy stuff that required special care when laundering.
Totally agree with the wool, it’s wild how nice an luxurious things have gotten, even as simple as some of the wool tshirts still blow me away. Just got the flannel from pladra the day I recorded this! Have a video coming next month I think, but here’s a link if you want to check it out: bit.ly/3HoHMU6
Im from Mississippi. We dont usually have frigid temps. But on ocassion we get single digits around December-March. Try some of the Carharrt brand stuff. Some jackets are water repelling.
I’ve actually been browsing carhartt more recently and have to pick up some things to test out! Prices are competitive and there’s definitely a strong following behind them. Pretty ubiquitous in Michigan where I grew up, gotta get back to my roots haha.
They don’t unfortunately! Outdoor research makes a few decent options that have touch screen capabilities. Don’t remember the model of which ones I have but they have a pretty big range/variety
Have you ever heard of Frahm Jacket? They’re based in the UK, really good looking jackets with a lot of attention to detail and that nice British style... kind of expensive though.
Haven’t heard of them before but there are some great looking jackets in their shop. Definitely making a note for future jackets/videos, appreciate the rec!
It’s a Relwen workshirt! Don’t think they made the same color for this year but I have a couple and they’re great. It’s actually a navy blue color, might have looked more gray with the video colors/lighting
Have you heard of oros? It’s a different style than some of these but I have their rain jacket and I don’t see a lot about them. I’ve enjoyed their rain jacket so far. I’d love to see someone review them. I just don’t think I live in a cold enough area to say if their whole schtick with “solar core” is legit. I will say it gets real warm and it’s light but it doesn’t usually get super cold here
The name sounds familiar but I don’t think I’ve heard of them before. Checked out their website, they’re based here in Portland with me! Looks really interesting though, definitely making a note to hopefully check them out sometime
Just bought that waxed shirt jacket - the quality is unreal - unfortunately neither the large or XL fit me (couldnt move the arms forward at all in the large, and barely in the XL) - but man it was nice, I would have lived in that thing if it fit. If you're debating what to get, go buy that one - if it fits you'll absolutely love it haha.
Sorry to hear about the fit issues! The medium in the F&T waxed canvas has always been solid for me. Totally agree though, quality and looks are unreal.
@@joshfenn Watched some video of a guy breaking down the cost of just the materials not including labor, and a size large was roughly 100 bucks just in materials! These things seem to go on sale for between 187 and 200ish all the time - at that price it's an absolute steal! Even at full price it's a better cost ratio than most clothes by far!
Thanks! It’s from Pladra, I’ve actually got a video in a few weeks planned to cover some flannels and over shirts, definitely including this one because it’s been great.
I don’t know any off the top of my head with a similar length and weight unfortunately, but it might be worth while to check around at places like Nordstrom rack (if you’re in the USA), my wife found something similar there a few years back in that price range. Not quite the same warmth or quality, but similar style at least. I’ll update if I think of anything else but hope this helps!
@@joshfenn Well first of all thanks for the response I didn’t think I would get one. Yes, I am in NY but couldn’t find anything of good quality at NRack. Right now, my options could be Michael Kors (Macy), or maybe North Face, or Bloomingdales. I see a lot of people wearing these Uniqlo style minimalist jackets/parkas with zip enclosures and other matte-black elegant finishes, some of them are CGoose/UBR, but some are like these unknown brands (no visible branding). Is every body rich in NY to afford a CG/Moncler or I am missing something.
Parkas in general seem to be so high up in price I’m sure it’s a tough find in that bracket, I’ll keep my eye out and think on it though if any other ideas come to mind!
Size-wise you seem to err on the side of too-damn-tight when selecting your outerwear. Odd for a skinny guy. Can't tell if it's a 20-something thing or a what-passes-for-fashion thing? Or worse--both!
Large/Oversize fits are definitely popular for the twenty somethings so it’s not that, probably just my own distorted self image adjusting after losing a ton of weight.
Hoping to sort this out soon! I’m pretty sure it’s actually reflecting off the desk to cause the echo, been meaning to test out a few different placements because it’s making me crazy during the edit haha.
Coldest temp has been -1 and consistent teens in the day and singles at night. I've been layering because I live in the South. I don't own a single heavy weight jacket. I've been doing long sleeve t-shirts as a base layer, Iron Heart UHF or Pendleton wool flannel as a mid, and Carhartt Active Jac as my jacket. It's been fine with that. The flannel and canvas stop the wind.
Layering is definitely ideal in more mild climates, the parkas I talked about in the video are awesome but definitely overkill for the majority of our winters here in the PNW. Side note, how do you like the iron heart UHF? Been really wanting to pick one up, I’m a sucker for a good heavyweight flannel and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the brand.
