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Is it waste of money for me to look into $100 technical fleece jackets as an city dweller sitting around in cold weather? As far as I can tell, the Patagonia R4 is my warmest option: windproof, 13.5 oz fleece, and mesh lining to reduce static electricity buildup.
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Speleothing posted:It's a great idea, but the R4 is a pretty hideous jacket. I'm seeing it listed from 145ish on-sale (279 MSRP), in that range you can start to find Arcteryx, Icebreaker, Kuhl, Patagonia, and Mammut jackets on-sale/clearance that will perform as well or better and look much nicer.  though the best I could find in a large was $150, and that's with a 10% coupon. I can get the Retro-X on clearance for $100 but it's only 7.5oz Synchilla compared to the R4's 13oz Polartec Windbloc, and there's no drawcord on the hem.   Ropes4u posted:It was 80 in colorado today, but minus 2209 degrees in the office, and I rocked my bright orange Patagucci nano puff like I was on everest...so I vote not its not a waste. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 01:45 on Jul 30, 2013 |
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Jul 30, 2013 01:41
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Speleothing posted:That type of silly fabric is always ugly - look at how shiny it is, and remember that all those individual fibers that stick out will catch dirt. I remember the Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jackets from a few years ago - they were warm as poo poo but the looked tacky as hell. According to the REI website, even a heavyweight fleece can't compete with synthetic fill, to say nothing of down. This seems promising, 120g Primaloft Synergy (which I realize isn't as warm as Primaloft One): http://www.6pm.com/quiksilver-nomad-jacket-black edit: Annnd we're ordered. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 05:40 on Jul 30, 2013 |
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Jul 30, 2013 02:28
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Alright, I promise this will be my (second to last) post. Thanks for everyone's help so far. Just how warm is this going to be if I'm just mulling around? It's 700 fill down + Omni-Heat reflective, and it's $80 on The Clymb: http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99s-Modern-Logger%E2%84%A2-Bomber-Jacket/WM4098,default,pd.html I'd just order it to test it out in person but I can only return for credit.
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Jul 30, 2013 07:23
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evil_bunnY posted:That's merino money. quote:How much does that even weight?
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Jul 31, 2013 02:40
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What's the preferred DWR treatment? I decided to stick with my old Gore Windstopper softshell, but it's in serious need of a reapplication.
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Aug 28, 2013 00:11
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REI has Granger for $3 cheaper than Amazon so I tried to pick some up just now, but even though they sell it on their site, they don't sell it in store. Amazon it is. 
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Aug 28, 2013 02:10
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MMD3 posted:I use Granger's XT Waterproofer, but mostly because someone at REI recommended it to me. I'd already dont some reading on my own and it was one of the ones I was looking at so it was more just that they confirmed it as a good one. evil_bunnY posted:I've used Granger's and Nikwax and both attained *great success* In any case, the Granger's really worked! However, at $15 for 9oz, it's certainly not cheap. I might give the Nikwax a try next time since it's $30 for a 34oz bottle on Amazon.
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Aug 30, 2013 07:50
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How closely do your softshells fit? The Venta SV fits fairly large and long on this guy but he's a skinny fucker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7CYWr7vcLk
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Sep 17, 2013 03:48
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Easychair Bootson posted:I just posted a Mountain Hardwear Gore-Tex jacket for $80 shipped in SA-Mart here. No idea what it's actually worth so maybe it's a good deal that someone in this thread might be interested in.
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Oct 20, 2013 23:56
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Pennywise the Frown posted:Hah! Yeah that wasn't very descriptive. I'm bipolar and tend to buy lots of stupid poo poo when I get on a high.  (That's not true, don't be like me)
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If anyone is looking for a rain jacket, I've got a once-worn Marmot Precip for sale: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3590377
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Does anyone know how MH's DryQ Evap performs? I'm looking to get either the Marmot Precip ($50) or MH Capacitor ($100): http://www.mountainhardwear.com/mens-capacitor-jacket-OM5178.html Since these are budget shell, I assume the fabric isn't terribly breathable on its own, which gives a huge advantage to the pit zips and mesh pockets of the Precip. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 05:19 on Apr 16, 2014 |
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Marman1209 posted:Both of these jackets, assuming we're talking about a SP14 Precip, have an air permeable membrane. These are newish style laminates that sacrifice some waterproofness for a lot of breathability. I'm pretty sure Dry.Q Evap is 2.5L eVent, and the PreCip uses the new NanoPro stuff they just came out with.
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HEY VAPER posted:Uniqlo packable down jackets are on sale today if your size is in stock, also in stores http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/men-ultra-light-down-square-quilted-jacket-136939.html It's nice enough and I wear it around the house a lot because I hate sweaters. It's okay during activity but not as warm as "down jacket" implied to me.
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I will suck a dick for a decently priced Beta AR.
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My friend in Buffalo made the drive to the outlets on the Canadian side of Niagra Falls. The Arc'Teryx store had Beta LT seconds for $199 after Boxing Day sale + exchange rate, but I declined on account of it not having pit zips like the Beta AR. I hope I do not regret the decision forever.
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Hungryjack posted:If anyone is looking for a great deal on a better-than-average rain jacket, REI has a closeout on the Men's Marmot Precip rain jacket for $59.73 right now. Add on the coupon code OUTJAN16 and the final price with shipping is $44.73.
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Hungryjack posted:Hmm, looks like Sierra Trading Post has it as well for a comparable price with the coupon code: ES010516A. A good deal either way. STP has it in more colors besides black, but I don't know if it's the 2015 model or not.
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turevidar posted:That said, my back is always sweaty when my precip is on, and it's actually kind of lousy at keeping rain out. If it's coming down consistently, I'm going to be clammy, cold, and wet.
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Discounts on Arc'Teryx hasn't been great at my Atlanta REI garage sales. All I want is a Beta AR like everyone else.
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bongwizzard posted:
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I think I made a mistake buying a rain jacket without pit zips. Air perm is a joke.
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Josh Lyman posted:I randomly browsed REI's website then ended up ordering this 800-fill down jacket from Steep and Cheap:
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Aug 28, 2016 04:56
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I'm selling my almost new Mountain Hardwear eVent rain jacket (size Large): http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3788270
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bongwizzard posted:My current obsession is finding the perfect cold weather rain pants. I am looking hard at fishing bibs, but I am not sure how they will be for all day wear. The other idea is Kokodat kayaking pants, which would eliminate he need to worry about wet feet, but sense they are designed to be sat in all day I don't know how they will be to move in.
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gohuskies posted:You don't need a $650 jacket for around town.
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Yooper posted:Fjallraven makes some very similar packs.
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drat, REI had a super advertised national mega garage sale this morning and I forgot about it even though I was awake in time. Could've gotten a Beta AR for cheap. And by cheap I mean probably still $350  .
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Don't all down jackets pretty much pack into themselves? Like my TNF Quince has never advertised that feature, yet...
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khysanth posted:No? I mean, why else did TNF never advertise it on my jacket? Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 04:20 on Aug 3, 2017 |
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Reformed Tomboy posted:Because the zipper isn't reversible.
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Reformed Tomboy posted:I agree, and do the same on my jackets, but that is why it's not a feature. Pretty silly if you ask me.
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So... would reapplying DWR have helped?
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The last time I checked in on down fill power, it was generally agreed that anything over 800 was basically marketing bullshit. But now I'm seeing 900 and 950 fill in a bunch of places. Is >800 fill legit now?
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SLICK GOKU BABY posted:Rain percentages are funny. A forecaster could be 100% certain it will rain, but only in 20% of their forecast area, so they will say there is a 20% chance of rain. It's not the only way they do rain percentages, but it is indeed 1.
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I’m not much of a hiker (yet) but I’m getting into it more. Just ordered some Arcteryx hiking boots from their outlet for $85. I know boots aren’t their best products, but I got them bc I only have an old (but lightly used) pair of Timberland Gore-Tex hiking boots. They’re super comfy but Reddit is adamant that unless it’s cold, the waterproof membrane is gonna cause the sweat from your feet to make the interior of the boot clammy and cause chafing. So I went with the Aerios non-waterproof. I tried on the waterproof version at my local Arcteryx store and they’re not super cushioned but they seem very durable, and I’ve read Arcteryx boots take some time to break in. And again, for $85, I’m unlikely to find anything better. Everything at REI, even their store brand, has a waterproof membrane, and everything Salomon is way more expensive. https://outlet.arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/aerios-aura-mid-shoe Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 07:38 on Dec 15, 2023 |
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I'm heading to Costa Rica later this week for 8 days where we're planning to do 4-5 hikes. The forecast is around 75F in the morning and 85F mid-afternoon without any rain. I'm relatively new to hiking and this will be the warmest weather I've experienced by far. Given the weather, I would think to bring moisture-wicking polos and shorts, but since mosquitoes love me and there's a risk of malaria, I've been told to also bring loose-fitting moisture-wicking long-sleeve shirt, pants, and a hat. I'll be bringing non-waterproof boots since my understanding is my feet will be drenched in my Gore-Tex ones. Any other suggestions? I do have a lightweight rain jacket I'll bring just in case.
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