I want to retrofit an existing down jacket by adding a down hood. I've already checked out Jacks R Better (only in green), Nunatak ($110!), and Feathered Friends (probably my best option). Any others out there? Oh, and I'd consider synthetic insulation as well.
Thanks

Edited by Einstein on 10/27/2007 12:32:48 MDT.

Hi,

There's a local store here in Santa Cruz that makes down balaclavas. It is run and owned by a couple who sew sleeping bags, pillows, and comforters (and the aforementioned balaclavas) in the shop. Give them a call and I'm sure they'll be able to get you either a balaclava or come up with a hood design for you. The balaclavas are, if I remember correctly, less than $50.

The Downworks - Santa Cruz
222 River St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-9078

Simon, They may be green...........but they're on sale!

Simon, Are you aware that there are two varities available here on BPL in the shopping section?

The JRBs are on sale, but green? Maybe I can wear it inside out :-)
I'll look into the Downworks' balaclava, thanks.
I hadn't thought about the BPL balaclavas, let me check them out.
Thanks,
Simon

I've got a Nunatak Down balaclava that I am not using these days and need to sell...

John Shannon said, "I've got a Nunatak Down balaclava that I am not using these days and need to sell..."

And..........??????????????????

How much are you asking? Email me at asfixi8@excite.com because I would be interested. I was going to make my own based on the model but this would be better.

replied to your PM Brett.

I'm in the same boat. I want a down/synth. hood for use with my quilt and can't seem to justify paying what people want for them (and no offense to BPL, but especially theirs). I made my own down quilt so I presume I could sew a hood - especially if it is synthetic because then it would be very cheap and there would be no stuffing of down. Even at that, it sure would be nice to find a cheap one somewhere so I don't have to make it myself. I'm all ears...

Edited by drewnc2005 on 11/06/2007 12:07:55 MST.

Get these on sale now at JRB for $47.95. A great quality product. Sure it's green, but get over it. This is backpacking, not a fashion show.

I opted for a oversized OR Windstopper Fleece bomber hat. Carhartt makes one too and theirs has a drop down face mask.

I bought it a size too big so I can layer it over a wool watch cap or, in my case, an old ray way bomber hat kit that I made that the string had come off of.

If nothing else, I would think that you could buy one of these pre made hats, turn them inside out, then sew some syntetic insulation and a liner on it, turn it right side in, and have a great hat.

Me ... I wanted the versitility of layering options and for a total of 3 oz, I'm willing to pay the 1 oz weight penalty.

Edited by flash582 on 02/01/2008 08:16:59 MST.