njbowhntr Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 I have never used Goose Down. I have used Thinsulate for years. It has kept me pretty warm, even in 4* weather in Maine. I have recently swiched over to wool. I love the stuff. I hunted NJ gun opener in the rain and sleet in my wool. Never got cold. I found my wool to actually be warmer when it was wet as opposed to dry. I bought the Columbia Shirt/Jac and pants. It is alot cheaper than other wool. It is dry clean only, but it is worth the money I saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down Go with the Goose Down. A couple of years ago I had the same problem of which to choose. I spoke with a product specialist at Cabelas who had hunted in the midwest & Canada and he suggested if I was sitting for long periods of time with the temp near or below freezing buy Goose Down. It doesn't get cold here until about this time, I can tell you I haven't been disappointed with wearing it in late December. I have a Goose Down parka & pants, I love them. Matter of fact my sister just ordered a GD jacket for Christmas today. The stuff is warm, great against the wind, quiet & you don't have to weigh yourself down with several layers of clothing. Thinsulate is good but not as good as GD IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J_Owens_66 Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down Goose Down if by FAR the warmest, it is lightweight, but it is big and puffy, makes you look like a camo michelin man . I have a pair of goose down coveralls from cabela's, a pair of cabelas dry plus w/thinsulate and fleece. I can tell ya, goose down blocks wind as good as gor-tex or dry plus. If you are in cold climates, 10 or way less, go with the goose down, if not, get some cabelas dry plus /wthinsulate and revolution fleece. Good luck and tell us what u get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down never heard of goose down up here. i have Rocky Boots that i wear snowmobiling all the time in -20 to -35 weather driving up to 100mph, they have 1000 grams of Thinsulate. never had a problem with cold feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down Dont guess I have ever owned any goose down hunting clothes. Currently I use a cabelas dry plus thinsulated 3 in 1 parka system. Been very pleased with it. The thinsulated liner is great, but from what I have read goose down is by far and away warmer. Sure it is harder to find and more expensive to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BeerSlayer1 Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down I like the goose down. Here in Saskatchewan rain is not usually an issue during deer season. In the morning I start with both a down filled vest and down filled parka over a t-shirt and sweat shirt. As the day warms up I can take off either the vest or parka or both. They are easily rolled up, light, and easy to stuff in a day pack. They're very wind proof as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down Ever seen a Goose wearing Thinsulate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down I've used both. The down is great but it seems to settle after a season or so leaving some voids. I prefer the thinsulate since you can use several layers to adapt perfectly to the temp. Getting the down wet is another problem and washing it requires some extra care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down I have also used both. As long as its going to be used in sub freezing temps all the time, down is great. If it gets wet, its useless. Thinsulate works well wet or dry. It is less bulky, and can be just as warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BeerSlayer1 Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down Tumble your down parka in the dryer with the heat off or low to restore the fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Thinsulate vs. Goose Down [ QUOTE ] I have also used both. As long as its going to be used in sub freezing temps all the time, down is great. If it gets wet, its useless. Thinsulate works well wet or dry. It is less bulky, and can be just as warm. [/ QUOTE ] This what I found out the hard way one deer season! I was snowing and I didnt have my rain gear. I got wet and never got warm again, until I got back to my truck! I guess down would be fine as long as you have gore-tex on top of it! But I like thinsulate because its not so bulky. JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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