I purchased the Striker Predator coat and bibs last year over this holiday weekend through Dicks. I think I got them 25% off, free shipping and returns. Spent multiple days from dark to dark out in some brutal weather in Michigan and stayed plenty warm outside a shanty. To be honest, I wouldn't spend the extra money on the Climate suit, I really don't think you need it. Very durable suit and well worth it. I did look at other manufactures and still like the Striker the best.

If there was 7" like folks have said, there'll be plenty of good ice, but as always in a murky hole best to be very cautious. I'll be out tomorrow starting on the east side working west until I find fish. Hoping to hit the ice by 7, but that'll depend on how these Jackets play.