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Sat 18 Aug, 2012 6:02 pm
Hi all,
I posted yesterday asking people's thoughts about Arc'teryx. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts.
Does anyone have experience with Wild Things gear? I have not encountered them before today, but they seem to have a solid reputation in the US.
I posted yesterday asking people's thoughts about Arc'teryx. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts.
Does anyone have experience with Wild Things gear? I have not encountered them before today, but they seem to have a solid reputation in the US.
Re: Wild Things gear
Sat 18 Aug, 2012 6:28 pm
Ive got a few bits of their clothing, and their backpack.
haven't used much so cant comment on durability, but their synthethic pants is truly an awesome bit of kit.
its made of epic - This is actually the same material my tent fly was made out of!
For NZ winter alpine conditions, even these were a tad on the warm side. Probally more suited to temps that dip below -10C while your're on the move, or below -5C at rest.
knees are articulated so you dont get that fabric drag when bending your knees to go uphills, but not as good cut as arcteryx. I think Arcteryx nailed it on the head with that ergonomic cut.
They are more of a cottage manufacturer, so you dont get all the flashy packaging that you get with arcteryx etc.
Keep in mind they do run abit on the larger side of measurements.
They are desgined very specific for alpine sports. Their gear is on the light side of things but not ultralight. Their main selling point is ruggedness and functionality and i really do get that feeling when comparing it to local gear. (I use macpac, paddy pallin and mountain designs as our local standard)
there is a 40% off sale now on and its only $107 and you seriously cant go wrong! I paid full price for it and happily did so too.
haven't used much so cant comment on durability, but their synthethic pants is truly an awesome bit of kit.
its made of epic - This is actually the same material my tent fly was made out of!
For NZ winter alpine conditions, even these were a tad on the warm side. Probally more suited to temps that dip below -10C while your're on the move, or below -5C at rest.
knees are articulated so you dont get that fabric drag when bending your knees to go uphills, but not as good cut as arcteryx. I think Arcteryx nailed it on the head with that ergonomic cut.
They are more of a cottage manufacturer, so you dont get all the flashy packaging that you get with arcteryx etc.
Keep in mind they do run abit on the larger side of measurements.
They are desgined very specific for alpine sports. Their gear is on the light side of things but not ultralight. Their main selling point is ruggedness and functionality and i really do get that feeling when comparing it to local gear. (I use macpac, paddy pallin and mountain designs as our local standard)
there is a 40% off sale now on and its only $107 and you seriously cant go wrong! I paid full price for it and happily did so too.
Re: Wild Things gear
Sun 19 Aug, 2012 3:25 pm
Thanks for the post on Wild Things.
They were new to me and I ended buying the Insulight Pants, good value.
They were new to me and I ended buying the Insulight Pants, good value.
Re: Wild Things gear
Sun 09 Sep, 2012 6:43 pm
I decided upon WT rather than Arc'teryx. Their hard shell is eVent rather than GTX, for one reason.
My gear will arrive soon, and I'll post a review shortly thereafter.
My gear will arrive soon, and I'll post a review shortly thereafter.
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