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Snugpak SJ9 or Sasquatch? (66 posts / 7,660 views)
Panander Panander
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Post #46 21 Dec 2020 17:38
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Cant talk about the SJ's but I did fancy a waterproof Sasquatch. So I got a Torrent Extreme.
karmh karmh
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Post #47 23 Dec 2020 18:21
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Ordered a sasquatch for £97 new from ukmcpro yesterday as they are the only ones that had a medium so will see how the fit is when it turns up, tried on an sj9 Fortis today in a tackle shop which I didn't know stocked them and the fit in large was great, need to see how the sasquatch compares.
30_Common 30_Common
Posts: 462
Post #48 14 Jan 2021 21:00
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Has anyone else tried the Snugpak Torrent? Thoughts?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #49 14 Jan 2021 21:03
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In reply to Post #48
Yes,superb coat very warm and completely waterproof
30_Common 30_Common
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Post #50 14 Jan 2021 21:05
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In reply to Post #49
What about the sizing?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #51 14 Jan 2021 22:04
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I'm a xxl and I got a xxl and find it fits spot on
30_Common 30_Common
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Post #52 15 Jan 2021 00:00
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Is that with many layers on? Do you really need much layering underneath with a well insulated jacket like that?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #53 15 Jan 2021 00:26
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T shirt and a hoodie and I have never felt cold
30_Common 30_Common
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Post #54 15 Jan 2021 00:44
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In reply to Post #53
Thanks going to order one now
carpbandit84 carpbandit84
Posts: 3,780
Post #55 15 Jan 2021 21:03
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I have to say, I used my snugpak sj9 jacket in the minus 5 we saw last weekend and it was amazing, it was like a warm blanket around me, very comfortable. My best purchase of 2020. I bought an xxl and I'm 6ft 4 and a fairly big guy and it fits lovely with room underneath, shower proof ripstop type material , although I expect if it actually peeed it down it might get wet but I would use my goretex jacket in that scenario. Would highly recommend for cold weather, and I didnt feel sweaty either, just warm.
karmh karmh
Posts: 1,177
Post #56 15 Jan 2021 22:28
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I purchased a sasquatch in medium and usually a large and it drowned me so sent it back and got an Sj9 in large and it's great, a little big in some areas but I think a medium would be too tight in some areas. I walked along the river with a spinner on Sunday and it was 0° and was sweating!
30_Common 30_Common
Posts: 462
Post #57 17 Jan 2021 02:56
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My Snugpak Torrent arrived went out for a family walk with it. Big thumbs up from me. Got an XL as I'd be wearing it with a fleece in the extreme cold but it still fits nicely with plenty of room for a layer underneath.
Panander Panander
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Post #58 19 Jan 2021 12:36
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I purchased a sasquatch in medium and usually a large and it drowned me

Sadly I think you have just lost probably the warmest thing you have ever worn. The Sasquatch is very warm but if it is a bit on the large size they get even warmer (more air space in there). I have a Sasquatch - it was the first Snugpak jacket I bought. Because I am big sod I ordered the biggest size knowing that they are oversized anyway (to fit over another jacket), Well it was a bit on the large size but I kept it anyway. That turned out to be a good move because the larger size means it is more like a doss bag than a jacket and it is easily the warmest thing I have ever worn. I only ever wear it whilst fishing - I certainly would never go walking in it.

I also have a Torrent and a Torrent Extreme. The Extreme is rated as warmer than the Sasquatch and although it is a very warm jacket, my big Sasquatch is the go to when it is dry.
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #59 9 Feb 2021 07:13
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what size chest are you if you don't mind me asking,fancy a sasquatch,im a 50" chest and fat..im thinking xxl??
ip100 ip100
Posts: 12,494
Post #60 9 Feb 2021 08:08
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That will be too big. I'm 44 chest I think and the medium drowns me, and I'm usually an XL in most things
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