tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post8857398809247541391..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: The on going soft shell test @ CTDanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-75088158607797694252012-04-12T08:57:15.140-07:002012-04-12T08:57:15.140-07:00yep, and yours are the ones I am looking forward t...yep, and yours are the ones I am looking forward to the most ;). This soft shell test, Batura 2.0 GTX review (how's it coming along), ... :)Dersunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-15655467169994273052012-04-12T08:46:17.567-07:002012-04-12T08:46:17.567-07:00Ah, but that is why we do gear tests isn't it ...Ah, but that is why we do gear tests isn't it Dersu :)Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-28323100993396737702012-04-12T03:35:45.911-07:002012-04-12T03:35:45.911-07:00What I don't like about these "super brea...What I don't like about these "super breathable" soft shells ala the new Gamma MX is, that they don't block the wind good enough. Not even close. Also they're heavier and don't pack small enough in comparison to an ultralight hard shell ala Alpha LT. I understand there is a compromise: good breathibility - bad wind protection and vice versa. That's just something you have to be aware of and decide what is your priority.Dersunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-8970180078437376322012-04-11T19:54:07.170-07:002012-04-11T19:54:07.170-07:00Atom Lt is still an awesome piece that I will alwa...Atom Lt is still an awesome piece that I will always use where appropriate, But there are some soft shells (think Gamma MX type soft shell jackets) that are much much better than the original Gamma MX was. Warm, water proof and very very breathable. It is a sweet combo that is hard to ignore. Only the weight is some what of a limiter at the moment and even that is changing for the better. I'll have a full review of the jackets and the new systems I am trying/building on them. But don't throw that Atom Lt away!Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-44694364800122174352012-04-11T19:21:44.953-07:002012-04-11T19:21:44.953-07:00Dane, what are your options if you're not usin...Dane, what are your options if you're not using the Atom? A laminated insulated softshell or more base layers? I've owned most of the other popular 60gr jackets in that category and they are all about as durable, which is not very. <br /><br />Just curious what direction you're going if not the Atom LT. I have to admit, I really like mine because it fits well, as opposed to the others on the market which fit like trash bags.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023513087034699039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-62604168000091035572012-04-11T11:42:37.252-07:002012-04-11T11:42:37.252-07:00Dersu,
Pair your Atom with a superlight softshell ...Dersu,<br />Pair your Atom with a superlight softshell and you'll have wind/water/rock protection for it. I use a Rab Sawtooth for that purpose.<br />-PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-81512459430527798602012-04-11T09:20:58.873-07:002012-04-11T09:20:58.873-07:00I intended to use it mainly for pure ice climbing ...I intended to use it mainly for pure ice climbing and winter mountaineering. I'm not intending to start any serious mix climbing in the near future. I was intending to pair it with Alpha LT jacket for when the wind picks up or the ice is melting/watery if you know what I mean.Dersunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-64495519720569228892012-04-11T08:40:40.517-07:002012-04-11T08:40:40.517-07:00Dersu, you've made a good choice with the Atom...Dersu, you've made a good choice with the Atom imo. The Atom will be a good piece of all around kit for you. I am not sure yet what soft shells I will write up of what I have been using. So a definative list will have to wait.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-25323950154307458582012-04-11T00:31:41.753-07:002012-04-11T00:31:41.753-07:00Damn, I just bought Atom LT and was intending to b...Damn, I just bought Atom LT and was intending to build my clothing system around it...<br /><br />Could you tell us, which jackets were/are you reviewing?Dersunoreply@blogger.com