As a frugal person, synthetic is the way to go. Decathlon’s is great! Sleeping bags as well as my cheaper single walled tent gets condensation and wets my foot-end in the mornings.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Pedroclaro for sharing that.

This was really informative, Thank You from Australia.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you PadmaDorjee for watching. I really appreciate it.

Fantastic information! Thanks Mr. Marine Man!

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you EM-mr6wu for watching. Much appreciated!

Thank you so much Absolutely complete explanation

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. thank you user-qr7b6fo5k for watching. I really appreciate it.

I have a light down jacket like your red one. It is several years old and in good shape still. Crazy how warm That little thing is, especially with other layers. Take care. Enjoy this long autumn.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Plus I love how light and compressible down is. They really take the weight off your back. When stored in the pack. thank you Mnmikeoutdoors for watching. Much appreciated!

like most I have both, but you cant beat wool great video with the cold weather approaching

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Very true! It is good to have good effective clothing in your arsenal!

Thanks for the great info on down & synthetic jackets. It was very understandable & informative 👍

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Darrylweartpipingandcamping for watching. Much appreciated!

Hey, bro it's been a while. I listened to each word there. I found it every interesting and your delivery easy to follow. I've just purchased a synthetic jacket - yeah them down jackets cost. Well, good going. All the best. Mark

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Wow! It is good to hear from you. I hope all is well. You have to take out a loan to buy those down jackets now-a -days. thank you Mark so much for watching.

@WyeExplorer

8 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Yeah, good to be back. For sure over there $500 - here about £200 and more. A pleasure bro.

👍 Excellent review of these 2 insulators. I live in South Texas and cold weather generally is accompanied by wet weather. If you can stay dry, you can generally stay warm. So, it is synthetic for me.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Great point! I am really liking that grey synthetic jacket. Got her on sale. Most of what I buy I try to find on sale. We have a store nearby called: "Sierra Trading Post". That buys over stocked gear and sells them for half the cost. Sometimes, you can really score!

@ROE1300

8 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I have used their online store. Yes, very good deals can be had. “On Sale” is also my favorite way to shop. 😂😂😂

Great video. I like the synthetic for day to day use and when out in wet weather. I don't use my down puffy as much these days because I don't want to oil it up and have to wash it. 😆 Where I'm at it doesn't get too cold so a fleece is good enough most of the time.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

I hear you. I am always carful with my down. Thank you Rodoutdoors for watching.

Thanks for explaining the DOWN related info. Really helpful.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you AniketMohite for watching. I really appreciate it.

Great video! Very well done with the research and explanation. I’m partial to synthetic. I’m in a wet environment most of the time so having it still keep you warm while wet is a plus. Also, the synthetic jacket I have (Enlightened Equipment Torid Apex) there are no baffles so no drafts and is a little better in the wind. However, I had no idea that down is more durable than synthetic and synthetic loses its properties faster. Maybe I’ll rethink my choices.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

I see your review on the Enlightened Equipment Torid Apex. It helped me decide on getting it. I owe you one!

@backpackingadventures4813

8 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarineI’m glad it helped! 👍

Neither, go with wool everything. Wool provides warmth even when wet plus it wicks away moisture better than down or synthetic.

@sheilahenry7279

8 ай бұрын

I wish I could find plus size alpaca wool especially underwear! Maybe if I keep hiking I’ll loose enough weight but sure wish they didn’t only cater up to XL

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

I can't say Bahhhh!!!! to that. Thank you Jhosk for watching. Much appreciated.

@mnmikeoutdoors8595

8 ай бұрын

And it’s heavy. But I love wool, too.

Good info. Happy turkey day Marine.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

My wife has a big old turkey. Sitting in the icebox. Waiting to be gobbled! Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Hahaha I laughed seeing you sneeze at 6:34 ;)

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

That is a serious reaction to down!

Another well done video and some great research explained. Down booties, pants and a jacket go in my winter backpack every time. Nice looking pack by the way. What brand was it? Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. Take care, Al

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

That is my old ULA Catalyst. For winter time. Or shorter hikes. That is my go to pack.. Today was 64°. I don't thick I will see that temperatures till April. Thank you Al for watching.

First likeeee I love u videos

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Josepht so much. I really appreciate it.

Great video! I wish I would have thought of it first! lol.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Thank you TheNewHuntersGuide for watching. much appreciated!

👍 use both

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Good choice! Very wise!

I camp in so many different environments down just wouldn't ever work for me. Compresses ok for me..........One jacket is all I would want to take. Price helps too. Thanks for the video..

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Well said! When it comes to price. It is hard to beat a good fleece jacket. Thank you RoadDogSteve for watching. I really appreciate it.

Great explanation! Henry sighting!

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

That dog ever sits. Always moving! Thank you Jill Marine for watching.

@BosomBuddyCreations

8 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine LOL I corrected my spelling! Henry is a cutie pie!

Super video and very informative. Quick question on survival blankets that fold up into small square packets. What are they made of? How are they so warm?

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving. Semper fi my brother!

Saw you had a Columbia jacket there in your mix so I wanted to ask if you've noticed much benefit to the reflective "Omni-heat" stuff they've added to the inside of some jackets. I think UnderArmour is doing something similar with their ColdGear line too. I know reflictix is being used and recommended all over the place for coozies and pads, but are these reflective layers in jackets worth going after? Thanks!

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

I believe it really gives you a little more warmth. Thank you Roddybrod for watching. Much appreciated!

i am going hiking in the himalays in january. i have to buy a jacket. its going to be a 7 day hike where it may get windy and have fresh snowfall should i get a sythetic jacket? Since i am from india the only two brands which we have is columbia or decat unfortunately.can you suggest me a jacket from either or which i should purchase. ideal temperature is going to be -10 in the night and negatve 5 in the day. thank you

@AdventureswiththeMarine

7 ай бұрын

A jacket that I use for the extreme cold temperatures is the Columbia Whirlbird. I featured it in my last video called : "The best Jacket". It is basically a two in one jacket. Which each one can be worn separate. Thank you Emmanuelmascarenhas for watching. I really appreciate it.

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@nealfry2230

7 ай бұрын

RETRY

@nealfry2230

7 ай бұрын

Imagine SOG.

@nealfry2230

7 ай бұрын

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@AdventureswiththeMarine

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Nealfry for watching. Much appreciated!

A comment for the algorithm.

@AdventureswiththeMarine

8 ай бұрын

Thank you RavenBlaze so much. Much appreciated.

To be honest, for me, it comes down to ethical choice. I don't need animals to suffer for my choice to go hiking when there are so many good synthetic options