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Janneyc1 t1_iubu4s4 wrote

Do you intend to do anything like technical hiking or working in it? I've got a pea coat that I enjoy using around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

It's a heavy wool coat that's pretty weather resistant and warm. And it'll last forever.

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albui OP t1_iuc23fq wrote

I don't think I would be doing technical hiking. But I can see myself walking around a lot as a tourist and I have memories of being fine initially and then sweaty and cold as I take off my down jacket in the cold.

Do you ever travel with your pea coat? How do you find packing it in luggage or a backpack?

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Janneyc1 t1_iud0qb0 wrote

I've flown with it once a few years ago. I either wore or hand carried it through the airports. It would take up a lot of room in a bag. But if you're wandering around town or have something you can tie it to the outside of, it's great. I have tied it to the outside of my pack and that's worked well.

Being that I got it from Target, there's some issues with the buttons after a few years. But that's not hard to fix. Once/if it dies, I'd either get another one or similar style. Mines the bridge coat variant (comes down to the thigh instead of the waist).

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