tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post1119878134406504829..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Super light wind shells?Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-48401767661144831972021-12-18T13:30:07.660-08:002021-12-18T13:30:07.660-08:00I've got an old Baggies pullover windshirt - g...I've got an old Baggies pullover windshirt - good for abrasion, and really blocks wind. Ugly colors as I used to not care or notice that at all.<br /><br />But my most-used is the Wild Things windshirt, right after the label changed to text. Pinkish red, ultralight, velcro cuffs, high mock zip neck. I've worn it so much it's amazing it hasn't worn through.stevemcgee99https://www.blogger.com/profile/18415404878199565424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-71157522865023765962012-12-18T13:19:17.037-08:002012-12-18T13:19:17.037-08:00Thanks Aaron. I use these type of garments a lot....Thanks Aaron. I use these type of garments a lot. Always have. <br />I suspect any of them will work. I do like the Pertex though for the money spent. Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-72313739487349691742012-12-18T13:05:30.463-08:002012-12-18T13:05:30.463-08:00Hey Dane,
Nice write up. I'd never really tho...Hey Dane,<br /><br />Nice write up. I'd never really thought to give one of these pieces a space in the kit, but I've been finding lighter and lighter pieces to act as wind/water blockers.<br /><br />What do you think about Bill's simplicity jacket? Seems to fit in here and comes in under 5 oz for a medium.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650552975947650888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-88910571159046854172012-10-10T14:37:19.102-07:002012-10-10T14:37:19.102-07:00Nice write up Dane. I've been a big fan of the...Nice write up Dane. I've been a big fan of the FF Jackorack, it's about the only piece of gear that comes with me on any and every type of trip (rock/ice, summer/winter). I hadn't seen the CAMP anorak--very interesting concept... And I look forward to hearing more about the NWAlpine jacket--I'm a big fan of a few of their products I've used, but I doubt I'd be willing to spend that kind of $$$...Ryanhttp://www.desktodirtbag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-84090536862502034932012-10-08T09:04:56.579-07:002012-10-08T09:04:56.579-07:00OR makes great stuff. I have not used the Helium....OR makes great stuff. I have not used the Helium. But it sounds as good as any of them. <br /><br />"Outdoor Research's Helium II jacket rises to the occasion with an ultralight 30 denier ripstop fabric that's fully waterproof and even equipped with welded, watertight zippers. •2.5 layer 30 denier nylon ripstop<br /> •Pertex® Shield DS waterproof breathable membrane<br /> •Fully seam sealed for complete waterproof protection<br /> •Attached, three-piece storm hood with back drawcord adjustment<br /> •Welded, water-tight zip front chin guard and zipper garage<br /> •Welded, water-tight zip chest pocket<br /> •Partially elasticized cuffs<br /> •Interior touch-fasten pocket<br /> •Adjustable drawcord hem<br /> •Waterproof rating: 20,000mm<br /> •Breathable rating: 15,000"<br /><br />Lots of choices in material and designs with this style of garment. Just trying to show that with the write up,Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-42152057682253992482012-10-08T02:50:57.623-07:002012-10-08T02:50:57.623-07:00What are your thoughts on the helium II from OR? ...What are your thoughts on the helium II from OR? Six ozs gets you a fully waterproof jacket...Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-10196336548777000042012-10-06T04:22:38.159-07:002012-10-06T04:22:38.159-07:00I think this is not just a Dyneema but Mylar with ...I think this is not just a Dyneema but Mylar with Dyneema. It is called Cuben Fabric a.k.a CTF3. Joe @ ZPacks makes a jacket, pants and some other stuff from this fabric - see http://zpacks.com/accessories/wpb_jacket.shtml . Price tag is twice as low, though.<br /><br />This fabric (at least those runs they had a while back) is not so durable and will loose color over time, se here http://hikelighter.com/2012/03/03/zpacks-waterproof-breathable-cuben-fiber-rain-jacket-update-1/ . Maybe they will fix this issue, maybe it is already fixed - I don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com