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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:25 am
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Letitride3c
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One of my favorite all season gear is from LL Bean, their Storm Chaser 3-in-1 parka system, nylon (non-Goretex) waterproof, windproof with 5 zippered pockets (places to stash many small gadgets) plus a med weight, breathable, soft fleece liner that unzip as a standalone in warmer weather / in-flight. It's rated down to 20 degree F and ideal for NY winter with its attached concealed hood, except for extreme brutal days. It's gone on Alaska cruises - and great as we do mostly carryons + laptop/backback and the 3-in-1. Used the nylon shell as a throw blanket in a pinch and the fleece jacket rolled up into a flannel tote case as a pillow for naps. It's truely a versatile modular system that easily adapt - and without that "loud" logo.

Picked it up on a winter clearence sale 4 years ago for around $85 with free shipping (2XLT) and LLB has an excellent warranty - it's not listed in the catalog now, only the shorter jacket version. A new LLB retail store is opening up in Paramus, NJ this month so worth a trip (if available) to check it in person. Cabela's has nice ones too. It's dressy enough to wear daily with blazer or sport jacket, shirt & tie, etc. except to senior management meeting ....
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