Torn between these two jackets, is one better than the other? Roughly same price, has anyone got or had both?
Sasquatch all day long.
Good luck finding a 9 that fits well.
Good luck finding a 9 that fits well.
Got an sj9... But you do need to try them on as sizes differ even if all labelled same size...
Once you find one that fits, they are very warm, normally a t-shirt or thin long sleeved top will suffice underneath...
Had mine 3 or 4 years now...been very pleased with it... No issues at all 😊
Once you find one that fits, they are very warm, normally a t-shirt or thin long sleeved top will suffice underneath...
Had mine 3 or 4 years now...been very pleased with it... No issues at all 😊
Have the SJ9 and as already mentioned in a previous thread once one is found that fits is a brilliant jacket. I was lucky in that the one I orderded fitted from the outset. Exceedingly warm and very well made.
In reply to Post #4
I have the FJ6 which is the longer version and warm enough for Iceland
Really warm and keeps the base of your back protected 👍
I have the FJ6 which is the longer version and warm enough for Iceland
Really warm and keeps the base of your back protected 👍
Got neither, but I considered both of these, before settling for the snugpak torrent. Similar temp rating, but also waterproof. I think it's the only waterproof one they do.
I just felt like an all in one, rather than having to carry a waterproof coat as well as a warm jacket.
The torrent IMO doesn't feel like a normal waterproof jacket and isn't noisy. Good filling, which I think is the same as the Sasquatch and sj9.
Maybe not for everyone - just offering an alternative.
I just felt like an all in one, rather than having to carry a waterproof coat as well as a warm jacket.
The torrent IMO doesn't feel like a normal waterproof jacket and isn't noisy. Good filling, which I think is the same as the Sasquatch and sj9.
Maybe not for everyone - just offering an alternative.
SJ9 jacket for me......awesome and imagine any jacket in their range is equally good....... 
In reply to Post #1
got the Sasquatch and superwarm but as others have said not waterproof. i got the snugpak patrol poncho which packs down really small and is waterproof when you need it. That way i can remove the poncho when in my bivvy and not soak everything with a wet coat.
got the Sasquatch and superwarm but as others have said not waterproof. i got the snugpak patrol poncho which packs down really small and is waterproof when you need it. That way i can remove the poncho when in my bivvy and not soak everything with a wet coat.
In reply to Post #8
I have a Sasquatch and it is indeed very warm
Also two softies and an elite which I wear to walk to the shops etc 😂
But could honestly advice using two softies
One slightly larger than the other , I prefer the older model
My patrol poncho leaked like a sieve when I needed it most
Also the softie trousers under your bottoms when it gets proper cold is ideal
I know what it's like , you fancy treating yourself so look to purchase the best etc
Let's face it a Ferrari is out of the question
There isn't a breathable warm dry coat available that works
My advice is get warm and then get goretex over the top when rains
Not ideal but as good as it gets 👍🏻
I have a Sasquatch and it is indeed very warm
Also two softies and an elite which I wear to walk to the shops etc 😂
But could honestly advice using two softies
One slightly larger than the other , I prefer the older model
My patrol poncho leaked like a sieve when I needed it most
Also the softie trousers under your bottoms when it gets proper cold is ideal
I know what it's like , you fancy treating yourself so look to purchase the best etc
Let's face it a Ferrari is out of the question
There isn't a breathable warm dry coat available that works
My advice is get warm and then get goretex over the top when rains
Not ideal but as good as it gets 👍🏻
I know what you're saying. I dont really rate gore-tex stuff, and I have breathable waterproof jackets which I use and walk the dog in etc that are breathable but I don't really need a fishing coat to be breathable as it'll only be put on when it's cold not when hiking etc, or even don't think I'd wear it walking to the swim, more just last resort to whack on when it's really cold. Could be totally wrong in my thinking but just sick of having layers on layers to keep warm and dry and not being able to move freely!
In reply to Post #10
Exactly that's why two softies work you can wear one to walk to the swim etc
And when it get nippy bung the other one on
They are cheap and can be stashed in the barrow or vehicle
My Sasquatch is nice but once it gets slimed etc or gets wet I'm knackered
Maybe three softies 😂
Exactly that's why two softies work you can wear one to walk to the swim etc
And when it get nippy bung the other one on
They are cheap and can be stashed in the barrow or vehicle
My Sasquatch is nice but once it gets slimed etc or gets wet I'm knackered
Maybe three softies 😂
In reply to Post #11
Lol. By softies do you mean sleeka jackets? I also had a look at the torrent extreme jacket...looks good as well, a lot of wedge though.
Lol. By softies do you mean sleeka jackets? I also had a look at the torrent extreme jacket...looks good as well, a lot of wedge though.
In reply to Post #12
Can't com ment on the torrent to be honest
But have a north face breathable jacket I got for Xmas
As a smart jacket
And when I go out I'm bloody cold😂 to be honest
The softies are UK army surplus
I bought new ones and also German flectarn top and bottoms
Works for me
Maybe the torrent is good but I can't say as I've never used one
The softie bottoms come up massive so go down two sizes
Can't com ment on the torrent to be honest
But have a north face breathable jacket I got for Xmas
As a smart jacket
And when I go out I'm bloody cold😂 to be honest
The softies are UK army surplus
I bought new ones and also German flectarn top and bottoms
Works for me
Maybe the torrent is good but I can't say as I've never used one
The softie bottoms come up massive so go down two sizes
In reply to Post #13
Use a sleeka as an ordinary jacket
Nice as a walking jacket etc
But not as a static fishing coat
Maybe try a softie jacket as a stepping stone
Cheap and reliable
Use a sleeka as an ordinary jacket
Nice as a walking jacket etc
But not as a static fishing coat
Maybe try a softie jacket as a stepping stone
Cheap and reliable
