All,
I was hoping to get some advice from those who may have done this hike.
We are starting the hike in early November.
I do not want to rent a jacket in Kathmandu - I prefer to buy one before I leave, as I will return to Nepal for more hiking once I retire.
I cannot make up my mind which down jacket from Cumulus to buy.
1. Neolite Endurance (535g weight/255g down weight/850fp/box baffle design) or
2. Mountlite (365g/180g down weight/900fp/sewn through design)
I feel the Neolite Endurance will be good for the 3 passes trek, but probably overkill for any other hiking in Aus/NZ, Europe (in shoulder/winter season).
The Mountlite on the other hand may very well be not warm enough at the higher altitudes on the 3 passes trek, but pretty spot on for other hike in Aus/NZ or Europe in the afore mentioned seasons.
What would be the better down jacket to buy? Would love to hear your feedback, especially from those who have done this particular hike.
Regards,
Dutchie