Coat/Jacket Advice from cold weather experts Needed

[TXCyclones]

I'm going to an outdoor concert in Colorado (Red Rocks) in April. It could be 80-degrees or it could be 12-degrees. So I'm looking for one of those coats that folds up into its own little bag but is also warm AF! Because I live in Texas I haven't owned a winter coat in 20 years. Do any of you in the northern climates have any recommendations on a good "inexpensive" but warm and compact coat?

This Patagonia is solid but holy crap its expensive:
https://www.patagonia.com/product/m...jackets-vests-insulated#tile-5=&start=1&sz=24

 

[1100011CS]

Columbia makes solid stuff that isn't overpriced like Patagonia and North Face

 

[cyfanatic13]

This doesn't help you at all but Red Rock is awesome. Was there with some buddies over spring break last year and would have loved to see a concert there. Pretty sure it was in the 50's in mid March but like you said, who knows what it could be

 

[coolerifyoudid]

If it's something you're not going to end up using much, just layer up. No sense shelling out a bunch of cash for an expensive coat that's just gonna end up in a closet after a couple wears.

 

[TXCyclones]

If it's something you're not going to end up using much, just layer up. No sense shelling out a bunch of cash for an expensive coat that's just gonna end up in a closet after a couple wears.

I don't want to carry a bunch of crap. That's why I was looking at one that folds into its own pocket.

 

[BCClone]

I would wait and buy there, if you don't need it than you will not have bought it.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

My coworker has an REI coat and loves it.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I don't want to carry a bunch of crap. That's why I was looking at one that folds into its own pocket.

Gotcha. Was just thinking you could get by with a decent fleece and a wind-breaker of sorts without taking up a bunch of space. Then you'd have something you might use again.

I invested in a nice light-weight jacket for a hike a few years ago from REI, but I knew I'd get repeated use from it. They have a wide range of name brand stuff (Patagonia, North Face, Arcteryx, etc) that is fairly pricey, but you can also find some decent prices if you are patient. If you want something of quality, there is a definite inverse relationship to weight and cost.

Whatever you do, since you're not going until April, wait until the end of the season and hit places that are looking to unload inventory.

 

[Colorado]

Cheap
Warm
Packable

Pick two

 

[Gonzo]

KÜHL makes a solid lightweight coat. Still a bit pricey but worth the $$$ and you don't look like every other guy out there in a Patagonia.

 

[Cybirdy]

I just bought a new winter coat from Eddie Bauer. They have a packable down coat

https://www.eddiebauer.com/product/...19?showProducts=111&color=823&sizetype=&size=

 

[BMWallace]

I'll second the Eddie Bauer coat. Ive got that one as a vest and gave a coat as a gift last year and both are solid

 

[intrepid27]

I'd check out Cabelas as well. Good quality and half the price of Patagonia.

My son live in Ft Collins and does a ton of hiking and camping. He and his friends call Patagoinia "Patagucci" due to it's overpriced nature.

 

[CloneFan4]

Gotcha. Was just thinking you could get by with a decent fleece and a wind-breaker of sorts without taking up a bunch of space. Then you'd have something you might use again.

I invested in a nice light-weight jacket for a hike a few years ago from REI, but I knew I'd get repeated use from it. They have a wide range of name brand stuff (Patagonia, North Face, Arcteryx, etc) that is fairly pricey, but you can also find some decent prices if you are patient. If you want something of quality, there is a definite inverse relationship to weight and cost.

Whatever you do, since you're not going until April, wait until the end of the season and hit places that are looking to unload inventory.

He lives in TX. I've seen UT fans up here when it's been 70 with hoodies and jackets on.

Guy is gonna need something thicc

 

[Doc]

I love Patagonia because their clothes seem to fit my build the best of any brand.

 

[AgronAlum]

I love Patagonia because their clothes seem to fit my build the best of any brand.

Agreed. I don't have a lot of it but what I have is awesome. Their t-shirts are most comfortable I've ever worn. If something breaks or tears you can also send anything off to be repaired or trade it in. Patagonia has a used store as well that might be worth checking out.

https://wornwear.patagonia.com/shop/mens?category=Jackets

 

[Doc]

I'm going to an outdoor concert in Colorado (Red Rocks) in April. It could be 80-degrees or it could be 12-degrees. So I'm looking for one of those coats that folds up into its own little bag but is also warm AF! Because I live in Texas I haven't owned a winter coat in 20 years. Do any of you in the northern climates have any recommendations on a good "inexpensive" but warm and compact coat?

This Patagonia is solid but holy crap its expensive:
https://www.patagonia.com/product/m...jackets-vests-insulated#tile-5=&start=1&sz=24

Aprils in Denver are the best. There is no spring — it’s either summer weather or winter. You seem to understand that .

My only advice is to be prepared for a packable jacket to not function very well if it’s one of those rare days where it’s humid. I don’t know about the synthetics, but down can perform pretty miserably when it’s moist out.

 

[Colorado]

Carhartt makes a nice synthetic down that's under $100 but I don't think it packs down. That being said, you can always use the jacket as a seat cushion at Red Rocks. Those benches are not comfortable

 

[Doc]

I'm going to an outdoor concert in Colorado (Red Rocks) in April. It could be 80-degrees or it could be 12-degrees. So I'm looking for one of those coats that folds up into its own little bag but is also warm AF! Because I live in Texas I haven't owned a winter coat in 20 years. Do any of you in the northern climates have any recommendations on a good "inexpensive" but warm and compact coat?

This Patagonia is solid but holy crap its expensive:
https://www.patagonia.com/product/m...jackets-vests-insulated#tile-5=&start=1&sz=24

Are you going to 420 on the rocks?

 

[cb1030]

I hike every year in Colorado where I have to carry everything on my back so space, weight, and utility is at a premium. My go to is my northface rain shell. I barely ever need to take it off and one good layer beneath it keeps you warm since it blocks the wind/precipitation. I wear it in my day to day half the year.