WilliamC
Thru Hiker
I recently stumbled across 66North's Hrannar top recently. Pricey, but the only other pure Alpha top that I'm aware of, along with the Nitro.
I like that, but it looks less adaptable as it appears to be 120 PA? And those coloursI recently stumbled across 66North's Hrannar top recently. Pricey, but the only other pure Alpha top that I'm aware of, along with the Nitro.
For the Alpha fans out there Extremtextil have Alpha-isolation in stock 80g and 130g.
www.extremtextil.de/en/search?sSearch=alpha
Now all you need is a willing sewer .
For the Alpha fans out there Extremtextil have Alpha-isolation in stock 80g and 130g.
www.extremtextil.de/en/search?sSearch=alpha
Now all you need is a willing sewer .
Just received 2 meters of the 80gsm Alpha Isolation.
Compared it to my Macpac Nitro (which is 90gsm) - The mesh fabric has much much much bigger holes in it and the pile is nearly twice as long as the Macpac (estimate).
Not sure I 'like' it - mmmh.
The colour is quoted as "dark teal" by Extrem - I'd call it "Petrol" or "Slatey Blue" - I'm not that bothered colourwise but thought others might want to know.
The 130gsm Alpha from Extrem is fine and just as I expected it to be .
What are you planning to make Cathy?
I was putting the fabric by for the moment with the thought of a Nitro replacement maybe (?), sometime in the future.
I got my Nitro very inexpensively - in the sale and brought back by my daughter as my B'day pressie (- she did her medical elective in NZ).
I don't expect to be able to buy another quite that cheaply .
PS. But having seen it now I'm not so sure and if anyone wants to buy some off me I'd be happy to deal.
Could be your huckleberryI was putting the fabric by for the moment with the thought of a Nitro replacement maybe (?), sometime in the future.
I got my Nitro very inexpensively - in the sale and brought back by my daughter as my B'day pressie (- she did her medical elective in NZ).
I don't expect to be able to buy another quite that cheaply .
PS. But having seen it now I'm not so sure and if anyone wants to buy some off me I'd be happy to deal.
Just received 2 meters of the 80gsm Alpha Isolation.
Compared it to my Macpac Nitro (which is 90gsm) - The mesh fabric has much much much bigger holes in it and the pile is nearly twice as long as the Macpac (estimate).
Not sure I 'like' it - mmmh.
The colour is quoted as "dark teal" by Extrem - I'd call it "Petrol" or "Slatey Blue" - I'm not that bothered colourwise but thought others might want to know.
The 130gsm Alpha from Extrem is fine and just as I expected it to be .
Have you got any pictures of the nitro vs the 80g/sqm alpha fabric? Was also planing on sewing something similar out of this fabric, but your post got me thinking! Do you feel that the bigger holes will increase breathability but it will shed more fur since the pile is longer?
Have you got any pictures of the nitro vs the 80g/sqm alpha fabric? Was also planing on sewing something similar out of this fabric, but your post got me thinking! Do you feel that the bigger holes will increase breathability but it will shed more fur since the pile is longer?
No pics ATM but my impression is that on it's own the 80gsm would let so much vapor/air thru' it wouldn't give much warmth.
But with the long pile it might be very effective sandwiched between 2 wind proof layers.
No pics ATM but my impression is that on it's own the 80gsm would let so much vapor/air thru' it wouldn't give much warmth.
But with the long pile it might be very effective sandwiched between 2 wind proof layers.
Looks like hes still practicingThere's a guy that sells MYOG alpha hoodies on UL Geartrade. Looks like main difference from Nito is the balaclava style hood.
Hahahaha all spares that have to go... Brynje was 1st to sell. Which surprised me.Hey @Chiseller, there's someone on FB selling a Nitro and other Alpha kit... get in quick...