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New_Sun6390 t1_ixyw3j8 wrote

Reply to comment by MakingItUpAsWeGoOk in Winter Vest? by wandrefilled

Down is great when it's super cold and dry. But it can be TOO warm if you do a lot of walking around and generate your own body heat. Worse, if down gets wet, it is absolutely useless because it clumps up. I spend a lot of time outdoors in winter and I do not own a single down jacket or vest.

Your best bet staying warm in winter is to dress in layers and yes, have a decent winter jacket. There are synthetic substitutes for down that work better, IMHO.

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fridaycat t1_ixz0im5 wrote

Second this. Where in Maine? If you are near the coast it isn't any colder then anywhere else in New England, sometimes warmer. I (f66) find my winter coat, which is just a shell with a liner sometimes too warm. What are you doing? If you aren't spending a lot of time outdoors, I doubt you need to bundle up that much. Hat and gloves for sure, and waterproof boots are a must.

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