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What jacket should I buy?

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Budgeybaby
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Looking to get myself a new jacket for the hill this year, want something either gray or black and my budget is around 300$. I don't really want anything super baggy either.

I realize this is a super open ended thread but I haven't really liked anything I've seen online so far and figured I would consult the ns.
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Colingarnes
Posts: 610 - Karma: 2,646
Check out the black Gore-Tex options on Evo. I know there are a couple volcom and burton black ones in that price range that are pretty solid andsimple. .
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TheSmokinL
Posts: 496 - Karma: 1,620
ColingarnesCheck out the black Gore-Tex options on Evo. I know there are a couple volcom and burton black ones in that price range that are pretty solid andsimple. .


seconding this.
Also If I remember 686 has some goretex options in black and grey under $300
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rojo.grande
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Virtika 3 layers are mad nice. Haven’t had one day where I got cold and they’ve got just about every single feature you could ask for. They’re not gore tex but have some pretty beefy waterproofing too. Check em fo sho
7 years ago
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supersquid
Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,547
flylow makes somedope shit, check them out. Lots of colors but none are super bright. The brand is pretty low key
7 years ago
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Mlavalley
Posts: 71 - Karma: 80
Dakine is also a good option. Got last years Wyeast jacket for cheap, and it’s still on sale. It has a more athletic fit, but not super slim.
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FLYBOYMATTHEW
Posts: 18 - Karma: 29
There's a new black Strafe Nomad on TGR for $165. Size small, but generous cut, so runs big. 3L, eVent, hood, skirt, thumb hole cuffs, lots of features for that price. I've only had mine out a couple days so far, but love it so far.
7 years ago
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madeintaiwan
Posts: 11 - Karma: 2
evo has a good sale rn
7 years ago
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BrawnTrends
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Volcom and AK have great GoreTex jackets for around 300 or less.
7 years ago
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Elimitch
Posts: 206 - Karma: 1,897
What ever you buy do it in the off-season but it’s kinda 2 late now.
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