Columbia lightweight wool jacket

[JBridegroom22]

I am trying to find any information on a button up Columbia wool jacket. Hopefully someone knows which one I am talking about. I'm having trouble finding information on it so I'm beginning to think they don't make it anymore. Looking to see how warm it is on cooler mornings, durability, functionality that kind of stuff. Also do they even make it anymore. Thanks in advance.
Josh

[buckeyebowhunter]

I have a columbia gallatin range wool jacket. I think its called monarch pass jacket. It's "ok" as far as warmth. Its probably similar to the one you have. It's not very good about keeping the wind off of you. I like the camo color but as far as staying warm on really cold mornings it definitely wont get the job done. It has no lining or wind proofing and is not an exceptionally tight woven wool, this is the reason for the wind blowing through it.

[JBridegroom22]

I think the monarch pass jacket might be the bigger jacket. The one I am looking for is more of a cross between a long sleeve shirt and a light weight jacket. It doesn't have a zipper, it just has buttons that hold the front together.
Josh

[Marc B.]

If its the shirt/jacket I had one and wasn't impressed with it. It wasn't very warm and the wind cut right through it.

[Bear Heart]

I have one. Not very warm at all.

[JBridegroom22]

I'm not looking for middle of winter warm just early fall or something to take the chill off. I don't think they make them anymore anyways.
Josh

[Lefty]

If it is the brown camo one, then I have one and really like it. It isn't wind proof and not made to stand alone against really cold temps, but I like it for outside layer in 20 degree temps. Two things that I didn't like are the buttons aren't attached very well and they are way oversized. I cut all the buttons off and reattached them and had to exchange my first one for a size smaller than I normally wear and probably could have went down two sizes.

[bbell]

I have the shirt jacket one. I really like it. If sitting on stand I put my rain jacket to block the wind. Not the warmest but nice to wear.

Brandon

[JBridegroom22]

Yea that sounds like what I'm looking for. Anyone know where to find one?
Josh

[elkken]

you see them in the Classifieds from time to time, just put in a WTB ad with your size specs ... they run a bit large, so good for layering, they are not KOM warm but not bad with layering and they are very quiet

[yukon chuck]

I think this is what you are talking about...

   http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Gallatin-Range-Shirt-Jacket/dp/B001CJ0OEK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t  

People seem to like to bad mouth this shirt/jacket, but I have owned three of them in various colors/patterns and have been very satisfied, especially for the price. They are cut generously, so layering is easy. If you find you need it, a wind block layer makes this item very versatile.
You have to keep your eyes open on Amazon or E-xxx, as they show up occasionally.

[yukon chuck]

Hah...just realized I am wearing the winter camo version of it in my member photo, shown to the left here.
   

[JBridegroom22]

Yes that is it exactly. As it shows on amazon it isn't available anymore. Must have not been too popular. I'd really like to come across one but I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open.
Thanks Josh

[Dan Adair]

I've worn out a couple of those old Columbia Shirt/Jac's in my time.

I'm older and wiser now, and really hate hunting in camo.

These days you'll see me wearing an Icebreaker Classic half zip in their old discontinued brown heather color.

Or an Ibex Scout Half Zip in an OD green color.  

The new generation of technical merino wool clothing has a LOT going for us outdoorsman types.  Especially the trad bowhunter...  The thumbloops on the Icebreaker pull shirt sleeves nice and tight, out of the way of bowstrings.  Plus, it's a great way to still keep the "feel" in your archery while keeping hands warm.

Both the half zip pullovers I mention are a 320 weight fabric.  It's perfect for me early and late in the day during bow season in Montana.  I dress warmer or colder by what I use for a base layer.  Again, on base layers, I prefer merino wool.  I either have on a 150 weight t shirt, or a 190 weight Ibex Indie Henley.  I always have along a Patagonia Houdini wind shirt in my kit too.  With that for a layering system on top, I'm good from 40 degrees up to 90, and can survive windstorms, and even rain until I can get to proper shelter.  This same set-up works just fine in the winter, as long as I'm moving.  I've snowshoed in this setup down to 10 degrees.