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How warm these three-layers ?
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hi,
Recently I found a Helly Hansen Kickinghorse jacket for really cheap and I could not pass the deal.
Jacket is insulated but very lightweight.
I think it has primaloft 60g insulation and the HH Performance stuff for water proofing.
I am not familiar with the primaloft but the jacket feels very lightweight. So what is the level of warmth this can provide ?
If I layer this with 250g/m2 fleece and good base layer, what level of warmth it provides for frontside skiing application?
Warm? Very warm?
Just rough idea.
Thank you
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

on a scale, I'd say "warmish"
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

@gflyer, Welcome to snowHead

I agree with @under a new name.

To give you an idea, a very warm Jacket would have 160g of insulation....and I've even seem 220g.

IMV. It's quite sensible to have lower insulation, as you can always layer up underneath...whereas you can't make a very warm jacket cooler on a hot day.

How much layering you will need greatly depends on whether you "Run hot" or feel the cold.
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Also, you need to cosy up round the neck and head. When it's very cold a balaclava under helmet is good. Warm gloves (or mittens) also important. And pay attention to legs too - merino long johns and warm ski trousers. If you live in the UK, just go out in the jacket a few times - you'll soon know how insulating it is.
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