Saga Anomie VS Fd Virtika Jackets

Whale, the Anomie is a muchmuchMUCH higher quality jacket, and if it isn't warm enough, you just need warmer layers (tech underwear, thermals and some insulation). It's a very warm jacket if you know how to make it warm. I'd re-buy the Anomie while they have a sale. Also, they don't look like fucking clown halloween costumes. Dunno anything on the waterproofing though.

New FD stuff is pretty good quality actually. It's not really warmer than saga though. You wont be really dissapointed with either

I will take the waterproof question. The waterproofing and breathability numbers can be misleading. There are a number of methods of determining these numbers you see i.e. 10k/10k and so when manufcturers/companies are testing for waterproofing and breathability are going to pick the highest number they can get from the different methods which might not necessarily translate into a good real world waterproofing/breathability. And now to my point. As there is no standardiased method of determining these numbers Fd have decided not to use the scaling system at all. So until there is a standardised test there wont be a realistic method of testing whether one jacket is more waterproof than another other than the rough scale that if something claims to be 20k its probably going to reppel water better than a 5k item.

Hard to say. Depends which you personally would like. Despite what people will say, First Drop isn't bad quality at all, it's a bandwagon sort of hate, so fuck them. Both will need layering, both are shells for the most part, but both are awesome. Mostly the same specs I believe, but with the First Drop jacket, you can customize it, and get a vest out of it as well.

sell your anomie and get the lethal descent wolfgang.

i have both saga and fd jackets from this year. Bottom line is that Saga is a little better quality but it isnt very warm at all and i sweat in my fd jacket. The fd jacket is a lot thicker and warmer but lacks the quality of a saga jacket. IMO

First Drops jackets are definately warmer then the anomies.

first drop for sure bro

If I were you, I'd keep the Saga and buy some more layers instead. It'll cost you less and be way more versatile. Both are shell designs, basically just meant to keep the wind and water out but not insulate.

good layers will help a ton. get a decent thermal and baselayer and you should be good, if not add a midlayer (crewneck or hoodie) and you will be good