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686 Foundation Insulated

686 SMARTY 3-in-1 Form

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2025

$170

5 sellers

Value-first insulated all-rounder.

Best $170

+2 more sellers

Waterproofing10K

InsulationInsulated

FitRegular

Seam tapedCritically taped

2026

$305

3 sellers

Modular 3-in-1 insulated workhorse.

Best $305

Waterproofing20K

Insulation3-in-1

FitRegular

Seam tapedFully taped

Spec	686 Foundation Insulated2025 Value-first insulated all-rounder. From $170 5 sellers Add to setup as Best $170 The House$170 Tactics$177 evo$185 +2 more sellers	686 SMARTY 3-in-1 Form2026 Modular 3-in-1 insulated workhorse. From $305 3 sellers Add to setup as Best $305 The House$305 evo$320 Backcountry$340
Waterproofing	10K	20K
Insulation	Insulated	3-in-1
Fit	Regular	Regular
Seam taped	Critically taped	Fully taped

686 Foundation Insulated

686 SMARTY 3-in-1 Form

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