What's the difference between this PI Elite Barrier jacket and the PI Infinity jacket? Is this one supposed to be thicker and warmer?
237115
Thick and warm are not two words I would use to describe the Elite Barrier jacket. I've never use the Infinity, but I can't imagine it's any thinner or cooler (or at least not enough to make a difference.) For me, the Elite Barrier does two things: cuts wind (very well) and keeps you dry (kind of, depending on the amount of rain and how much you're sweating.)
1494165
There's 2 settings on it. Warm and warmer. All I know is it comes out of top of unit. I'm very pleased with it. I get a lot of positive feed back
660533
I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors. I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice... » Read More I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors. « Show Less
419670
no clue the one I bought last year was different mine is bigger but when I googled the two your asking about doesn't seem to be a difference besides price! sry couldn't be of more help! :)
348508
I have the smoker attachment so I use the 8080. I don't know what the complaints are but I am on my second one now & the only reason that I'm on the second is because my dog ate the first. I live in the northwest and my cover sees a lot of weather but I've never had any problems with it. It is slightly faded but I've had it for 4 years now.
35394
Sorry I'm not sure I returned it before testing it out outside in the elements. It's a beautiful jacket though!
560962
We got the micro fleece instead of the cotton because we like the fleece material better on jackets we own. i believe the inside material is the same, so it's just a matter of preference as to which exterior material you prefer.
1362221
It is much warmer. It has a one side that is completely water and wind proof, so it holds a lot more heat. Its also a lot smaller.
812094
Asolutely! The green patrol bag is for warmer weather, the black intermediate cold bag is for colder weather. The two of them connect together to make a polar temps bag. It's a great system, and it'll last you forever. VERY well made and rugged. HIGHLY recommend it.
99590
It has a thin silver metallic liner and is not "grabby" at all your arm glides thru. This was my son's go-to jacket this winter. He does not like to be hot and doesn't like big bulky jackets that suffocate his warmer average body temperature. He loves it!
660531
I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc. So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors.
724600
The jacket is lined with a thin reflective material to give it warmth. It is fitted. I wear a medium and it is a snug fit. No room for extra clothing underneath.
560963
Both versions have a jersey cotton inner layer and the same amount of polyfil. The only difference is the outer layer - cotton in one and microfleece in the other. If you are looking to maximize breathability, the cotton would probably be your better option.
498910
The inside lining of this jacket is a thin.I bought fleecewear as a lining to wear underneath(Columbia) and it works great. My daughter wears the exact jacket,often without the fleece and loves it. Mine is for staying dry,especially when out with my dog. Wore one like it at the beach and for once was comfortable.
221693
yes, I think it wil...I spend a portion of winter up in Nome,Alaska and snow shoe up in the Bendeleben Mountains and we have white out snow conditions all the time,and I will gladly try this jacket out...you really don't want a really tight fitting inter wrist sleeve anyway,as it restricks arm movement in a comfort manner...in White out conditions,loose fitting clothes keep you comfortable....and the insulated underwear of today is about perfect anyway
2068833
That's probably at the edge of it, if you're talking about jacket and bibs. I sat in an ice hut with good heat in my bibs and a sweatshirt and I was fine, but I wouldn't want to have kept the jacket on. Obviously personal tolerance comes into play. It's definitely the best deep cold suit for the money - worth every penny.
804838
It is mainly body heat that warms you up, but I have both this one and the mesh one, and the zip down panel does make a difference. I'd say which to get depends on where you live... it has to be pretty hot (like, over 85*, for me at least) before the mesh helps much... and the cotton is softer and generally more comfortable (though not by a large margin). So if its hot a lot where you live, go mesh. If heat isn't an all-the-time issue, go cotton