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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1288000" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>What you need is a Gore-Tex <em>shell</em> parka so you can layer under it. That means one size larger than normal to leave room for the insulating layers.</p><p></p><p>Essentially, at 8,000+ ft. your are doing a form of mountaineering and mountaineers wear shells so they can vary the insulation under the shell as needed. Maybe you want just an insulating vest or maybe both the vest and insulating jacket, depending on the weather.</p><p></p><p>I have an LL Bean camo GTX shell in X Large, Long and it does the job very well, along with Cabela's camo GTX pants. Both have the soft, brushed outer shell that is quiet but tough and brush resistant.</p><p></p><p>Try to avoid parkas with built-in insulation as they are not versatile and do not easily accommodate layering beneath them.</p><p></p><p>And do not buy just a jacket but get a hooded parka for nasty weather. </p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1288000, member: 54178"] What you need is a Gore-Tex [I]shell[/I] parka so you can layer under it. That means one size larger than normal to leave room for the insulating layers. Essentially, at 8,000+ ft. your are doing a form of mountaineering and mountaineers wear shells so they can vary the insulation under the shell as needed. Maybe you want just an insulating vest or maybe both the vest and insulating jacket, depending on the weather. I have an LL Bean camo GTX shell in X Large, Long and it does the job very well, along with Cabela's camo GTX pants. Both have the soft, brushed outer shell that is quiet but tough and brush resistant. Try to avoid parkas with built-in insulation as they are not versatile and do not easily accommodate layering beneath them. And do not buy just a jacket but get a hooded parka for nasty weather. Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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