First Lite Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket vs Western Mountaineering Snøjack Parka GWS

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Western Mountaineering Snøjack Parka GWS if every ounce counts — 28.4 oz against 34.5 oz.

Questions this comparison answers

Is the First Lite Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Snøjack Parka GWS?

Snøjack Parka GWS is the lighter of the two by 173 g (6.1 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the First Lite Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Snøjack Parka GWS?

Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket lists for $705.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

First Lite Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket

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“A jacket built to be highly versatile, with an ethos of “less kit, more performance, ” the Uncompahgre Foundry delivers a completely weatherproof, highly durable, insulated jacket that fills multiple western hunting kit needs in a singular garment. This jacket covers all the bases as a rain shell, insulated puffy, and brush jacket all in one.”

Western Mountaineering Snøjack Parka GWS

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“Most expedition parkas sacrifice movement for insulation, but the SnoJack Parka delivers both—offering uncompromising warmth while preserving the mobility needed for high-stakes adventures.”