overnight jacket

[barney]

I’ve done a few bivi’s now and I’m quite happy with my kit with the exception of my coat.

when I stop to bivi I normally prefer to take off my riding jacket and put on a dry/warm top. As I’ve not got anything specific this normally means a fleece and a cycling softshell (often in the night I still put my riding coat back on if I’m cold) but they can be a bit on the bulky side when packing the bags.

Can anyone recommend a decent jacket that will pack small enough to carry? I know you’ll all say a down top but unfortunately family commitments means I won’t be able to splash lots of cash so it’ll have to come in under £100.

Will I get something or do you suggest I stick to fleece & softshell?

apologies for long post…

[Dan_K]

I have an Alpkit Filo down jacket and a Montane Fireball smock. Both are excellent and within your budget.

[didnothingfatal]

Rab Generator, PHD Gilet if you're quick and use their sale, local Cotswolds has Patagonia nano puff jackets reduced to £100.

[griffdowg]

Outdoor Research Transcendant hoodie

Down jacket, packs reasonably small £80 field and trek. I love mine.

G

[slackman99]

I've got one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Keela-Belay-Adv ... B002DPUB2M

Nice and warm, wind proof. Not sure how waterproof it is though, but well under your budget.

[chris n]

Rab Generator, PHD Gilet if you're quick and use their sale

+1 for the Rab Generator or PHD Minimus vest. Vest is half the size, warmer on the body but obviously doesn't cover your arms. Generator is a bit bulkier but will keep you warm even if it gets wet.

[Gari]

What size are you? I have a Rab microlight in xl that I am selling, brand new with tags still on.
It's black, and I would say that it is a fairly close fit. For an XL. £95 posted if it is any use.
Gari.
Pics if required, just email me at garibeet. At. Medotcom

[Blackhound]

Finisterre Bise or Etobicoke could be options.

[thomthumb]

got the uniqlo parka.

the jaket ius on offer for £40 atm.

http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/store/clothin ... omen/#fC01

jacket is pretty impressive for the ££.

[Cornish Neil]

I have Alpkit down jacket but don't use that unless it's going to be well below zero. I have a finisterre bise (gilet) which is great for 2 seasons, if I didn't already have the down jacket I'd have gone for the etobicoke as more of a do it all jacket.

[mollyiom]

i got one of thesehttp://www.fieldandtrek.com/montane-nit ... ens-443255

really light and packs well.

loving montaine stuff as much as alpkit

[Matt]

^
For £100 notes that looks great

[slugwash]

+1 for the Uniqlo Parka/Jacket. It's cheap, packs down small, fits under a waterproof and adds a season or two to your sleeping bag, being very comfortable to sleep in. The parka hood is quite spacious so you can wear it over a hat or whilst in your sleeping bag without compressing your neck vertebrae, although that hoodless one's a mega bargain at 40 notes


For purproses of illustration here's a piccie of an intrepid bivi nutter wearing the aforementioned garment in a rugged, backwoods situation