Steelhead Wading Jacket Advice

[Awood]

I've been researching Steelhead Wading Jackets for the past couple of weeks and the results are inconclusive. I've narrowed my search to the following:

- Patagonia SST
- Simms G4
- Orvis Guide Jacket

The Patagonia is a traditional Design with some decent features. Unfortunately, it's not stocked in the SF shop. I'd need to buy it in order to try it. The Patagonia River Salt seems interesting but I'm not sure how it would work as a wading jacket. I like the 4-ply DDR fabric.

The Sims has great features: pocket design, gortex pro shell, venting, retractors, etc. Style-wise, it's a little over the top. What happened classic "forest green or olive?"

The Orvis is a nice product: good pocket design, the fabric seems rugged, taped seams, etc. No arm pit vents ... that's not ideal. I'm usually dressed in layers, so it's nice when you can release some heat.

Anyway, if anyone has any feedback, I'd appreciate your comments.

Best regards,
Andy