Best climbing puffies?

Noah Yetter wrote: I have a Nano-Air, an Atom LT, a Kappa, and a BD Forge. The BD gets worn the most often. The Kappa is the warmest, best made, has the best hood and the best collection of pockets.

There you go Get A Kappa,

Women especially, but in general, unless you are small, ~ always get the large

best price new seems to be $318.75 Arc'teryx Men's Kappa Hooded Insulated Jacket in Black - Size: Large from Steep & Cheap

 And know what your jacket is named for 

NO? REALLY THIS FITS THE TOPIC as well

STUFF THIS PUFFY THREAD!

How about we open this can of worms:

Puffy vs fleece?

having trouble finding a nice thick synthetic puffy for belaying on crag days. any ideas fine folks of MP?

Rob D. wrote: having trouble finding a nice thick synthetic puffy for belaying on crag days. any ideas fine folks of MP?

Try this:

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/116572803/best-climbing-puffies

The reason I posted it was because I"m having trouble specifically finding a very warm SYNTHETIC puffy.  So far the only one posted (I believe) is the AR and it isn't any warmer than the small puffies that I wear under my other jackets.  I don't want a packable jacket (which is what most synthetic puffies seem to be).  I guess I should have been more explicit:  On cold days, I wear three jackets and a shell because I haven't found a good, super warm synthetic puffy.

Rob D. wrote: The reason I posted it was because I"m having trouble specifically finding a very warm SYNTHETIC puffy.  So far the only one posted (I believe) is the AR and it isn't any warmer than the small puffies that I wear under my other jackets.  I don't want a packable jacket (which is what most synthetic puffies seem to be).  I guess I should have been more explicit:  On cold days, I wear three jackets and a shell because I haven't found a good, super warm synthetic puffy.

The mountain equipment Fitzroy or even bigger the citadel are both pretty amazing. 

The Rab nebula pro is a great synthetic jacket as well.
All three of these have a 2 way front zip for belays. Also the zippers are good sized for durability.  All these jackets are built as stand alone belay jackets. 

Rob D. wrote: The reason I posted it was because I"m having trouble specifically finding a very warm SYNTHETIC puffy.  So far the only one posted (I believe) is the AR and it isn't any warmer than the small puffies that I wear under my other jackets.  I don't want a packable jacket (which is what most synthetic puffies seem to be).  I guess I should have been more explicit:  On cold days, I wear three jackets and a shell because I haven't found a good, super warm synthetic puffy.

I can definitely recommend the Kappa then.

Also my wife has an older BD Stance parka that she can't even wear most days because it's too warm.

Rob D. wrote: The reason I posted it was because I"m having trouble specifically finding a very warm SYNTHETIC puffy.  So far the only one posted (I believe) is the AR and it isn't any warmer than the small puffies that I wear under my other jackets.  I don't want a packable jacket (which is what most synthetic puffies seem to be).  I guess I should have been more explicit:  On cold days, I wear three jackets and a shell because I haven't found a good, super warm synthetic puffy.

Arc'teryx Dually

Just got the Patagonia micro puff storm for half off. Light, warm, packs into own pocket. Wore it in pretty heavy snow and rain for a few days and stayed incredibly warm and dry with just a T shirt under. I do live in California though so it really doesn't get too much below freezing...... Also haven't tested its abrasion resistance while climbing yet... But so far loving it

Jaren Watson wrote: Hold up. Wait a minute. Something ain’t right. People rock climb in their puffies?

What the h? Pardon my language.

No, it ain't. Shredding your puffy ≠ LNT.

I rocked my 12 year old Arcteryx Dually yesterday. It’s as warm as day one... and it’s WARM. The only con is the coat takes up more space than a sleeping bag in your pack. Ok maybe a bevy sack but it’s not compact.

A custom down tee is what you want mountainproject.com/forum/t…

Rob D. wrote: having trouble finding a nice thick synthetic puffy for belaying on crag days. any ideas fine folks of MP?

BD stance. 

Hyperpuff from Patagucci is pretty warm!