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Fri 09 Mar, 2012 3:32 pm
I also think 100 GSM would be too warm, 40 to 60 GSM would be better for me
Re: Upper body layering systems
Fri 09 Mar, 2012 6:24 pm
Shirt - Colombia long sleeve
Jumper - macpac bush shirt
Windshirt - Patagonia Houdini - this is one of the best bits of gear I have- just spent a day on the SW Cape Range with rain an and wind - it wet through but was still keeping the wind off. then dries really quickly, It also breathes incredibly well.
Shell - Macpac - Resolution
Down Jacket - Macpac Twilight - just for camp- also use the houdini over the top.
A set of polys for when its cold
Roger
Jumper - macpac bush shirt
Windshirt - Patagonia Houdini - this is one of the best bits of gear I have- just spent a day on the SW Cape Range with rain an and wind - it wet through but was still keeping the wind off. then dries really quickly, It also breathes incredibly well.
Shell - Macpac - Resolution
Down Jacket - Macpac Twilight - just for camp- also use the houdini over the top.
A set of polys for when its cold
Roger
Re: Upper body layering systems
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 7:27 am
blacksheep wrote:[
we have been trialling a lightweight primaloft jacket (will be in stores in about 2 months) as a mid-layer. We used 100gsm in the core/body and 60gsm in the sleeves and hood. The result is pretty great- light and compact enough to substitute a fleece (more warmer) and vastly superior versatility to a light weight down sweater ( it retains a great dealof it's thermal value when it is wet ). ,
I hope this has an integral hood, and personally i want mine as a pull-over with minimum zipper ; no more than down to the waist line
Re: Upper body layering systems
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 12:34 pm
I'm guessing that like most of the bigger manufacturers they will have to cater for the masses rather than producing anything technical, esp on the first try where profitability will be a big factor in whether or not there is further development. So I'm not holding my breath.
And it's not like it's a new item for Macpac. They made some of those belay jackets a few winters ago and they had problems with the hood and the drawstring on the hoods, but otherwise were actually decent. I almost bought one at the time.
Montane makes a good pullover as does Rab on top of the usual US suspects. The one company I'd like make a synthetic pullover is Mont Bell esp now they do US rather than just JP sizing.
And it's not like it's a new item for Macpac. They made some of those belay jackets a few winters ago and they had problems with the hood and the drawstring on the hoods, but otherwise were actually decent. I almost bought one at the time.
Montane makes a good pullover as does Rab on top of the usual US suspects. The one company I'd like make a synthetic pullover is Mont Bell esp now they do US rather than just JP sizing.
Re: Upper body layering systems
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 2:59 pm
Well I would have thought technical gear led the market not the other way around.
patagonia are bringing out a short zio hoodie for next Northern winter so there is a definite demand
patagonia are bringing out a short zio hoodie for next Northern winter so there is a definite demand
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