Balagan
Thru Hiker
The French equivalent of Ricardo. I believe that like Ricardo, they don't allow buyers with foreign IP addresses.
What have you bought?
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Dr Zarkov
Section Hiker
Montane Axis Alpha jacket for a great price and with free next day postage.
www.absolute-snow.co.uk
Montane Axis Alpha Insulated Gore-Tex Jacket, XL Electric Blue
Technical down and synthetic hybrid jacket for hiking, climbing, and mountaineering, from Montane £249.95, Montane Axis Alpha Insulated Gore-Tex Jacket, XL Electric Blue
www.absolute-snow.co.uk
edh
Thru Hiker
So the Cormac arrived; it is pretty much the same as the Pulse fitting-wise - shoulders a little more snug (but mine are daft sized) so the arm length is better (for me) as this makes them a little shorter. Hood is pretty much the same size as the Pulse. The material feels heavier (it is) and stiffer with a less gentle hand but it is still at 'unboxing video' stage and has yet to be worn and washed: so it feels slightly more 'fitted'.
I'll give an update (maybe) when I have trashed it a bit in the Dolomites over the next weeks.
ADz
Thru Hiker
Can soon get around that with VPN.
Balagan
Thru Hiker
Yes and no. You can see the ads whatever your IP is but you can't message the seller if your IP is not French. You can bypass that with a VPN but you'd then have to be pretty fluent in French and the vast majority of seller choose local pick-up or prepaid postage through the website which required a French credit card.
Cahoochy
Backpacker
Looks good...what's the expected boost in temp and weight ?
Charlie83
Thru Hiker
Its meant to be +8 but we'll see, they've been bought for a specific wander i have coming up, whether they actually get used/are really required is debatable, but i plan on utilising them after as mat covers/sheets so i can sleep without sticking to the pad
(Another luxury item to add to the growing list of luxury items i seem to be accumulating)
with stuff sacks, one was 262g and (the wifes one
) one is 265g,stuff sacks to be binned after the wander (£15 below retail and free P&P assisted the choice)
Cahoochy
Backpacker
Thanks for the info...plus 8, wow...hope your upcoming wander goes well...Its meant to be +8 but we'll see, they've been bought for a specific wander i have coming up, whether they actually get used/are really required is debatable, but i plan on utilising them after as mat covers/sheets so i can sleep without sticking to the pad
(Another luxury item to add to the growing list of luxury items i seem to be accumulating)
with stuff sacks, one was 262g and (the wifes one
Just arrived - Columbia Outdry MESH - black, size L - 332g on my scales.
I have another Outdry jacket bought a few years ago - that is also a L but the MESH Large is quite a bit bigger. I am 6ft tall, quite broad with gibbon arms - I have plenty of room for layering inside this. and it has LONG sleeves. I particularly mention the sizing as Chris Townsend has recently reviewed the MESH in TGO - if I recall correctly, he's around 5'8 and he tested a L. Chris reckoned you might have to size up if planning to wear more than just a base layer - I do not agree with this; I will easily be able to wear a medium wt. fleece or light puffy under the MESH.
My original Outdry definitely felt like a 3 layer "hardshell" - the MESH is very different, it is soft and quite similar to Shakedry.
The hood is definitely better on the MESH but still some way off those on Rab, ME, Arcteryx etc. To get a close fit, the side adjustments need to be on max tightness. But at least that is now possible on a Columbia jacket.
I have another Outdry jacket bought a few years ago - that is also a L but the MESH Large is quite a bit bigger. I am 6ft tall, quite broad with gibbon arms - I have plenty of room for layering inside this. and it has LONG sleeves
. I particularly mention the sizing as Chris Townsend has recently reviewed the MESH in TGO - if I recall correctly, he's around 5'8 and he tested a L. Chris reckoned you might have to size up if planning to wear more than just a base layer - I do not agree with this; I will easily be able to wear a medium wt. fleece or light puffy under the MESH.My original Outdry definitely felt like a 3 layer "hardshell" - the MESH is very different, it is soft and quite similar to Shakedry.
The hood is definitely better on the MESH but still some way off those on Rab, ME, Arcteryx etc. To get a close fit, the side adjustments need to be on max tightness. But at least that is now possible on a Columbia jacket.
Munro277
Thru Hiker
A jump up in weight tooJust arrived - Columbia Outdry MESH - black, size L - 332g on my scales.
I have another Outdry jacket bought a few years ago - that is also a L but the MESH Large is quite a bit bigger. I am 6ft tall, quite broad with gibbon arms - I have plenty of room for layering inside this. and it has LONG sleeves
My original Outdry definitely felt like a 3 layer "hardshell" - the MESH is very different, it is soft and quite similar to Shakedry.
The hood is definitely better on the MESH but still some way off those on Rab, ME, Arcteryx etc. To get a close fit, the side adjustments need to be on max tightness. But at least that is now possible on a Columbia jacket.
Back in Pack
Section Hiker
MSR Pro Bivy - I have been looking for one of these for a while at a reasonable price. Light (280g), weather resistant and breathable. For late autumn and winter (snow) camping under my tarp. Should help to reduce the condensation as compared to my eBivy.
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Back in Pack
Section Hiker
I have a couple and use them primarily to boost the kids’ sleeping bag ratings for Autumnal trips. I have tested them in cold conditions and they certainly helped but IMO, I think +8 is optimistic in terms of temp increase.
Cahoochy
Backpacker
Good to know...thanks for the additional info...I guess even a couple of extra degrees is worth it, if it helps you sleep in the cold...
Tartanferret
Thru Hiker
Can’t quite tell from the pic but is AliExpress selling the double ended mitten hooks too?
Odd Man
Thru Hiker
yes, or you could think of them being mini plastic S carabiners. The lot was about £12 (ircc) and took under 2 weeks to arrive.
ADz
Thru Hiker
Well we all know who to tap if we're in need of mitten hooks in future
Curious what you're using them for/why you bough that amount?
Odd Man
Thru Hiker
Well we all know who to tap if we're in need of mitten hooks in future
Curious what you're using them for/why you bough that amount?
They were only £1.14 and 2.31 ex vat ex P&P and when those were added to the top, those costs were proportionally high to the products themselves.
Same products on ebay/AMZ go for a few quid for a few clips, so I thought might as well stock up. Over time I've had all sorts of bits and pieces ordered from AE and eventually they've been used and have come in handy and eventually ran out.
No particular plans atm.
Alfie
Trail Blazer
got one of those last year, really rate it so far. great hood, and its all about the hood!
Enzo
Thru Hiker
46.12￡ 30% OFF|Only 450g 20d Silicone Nylon Rain Fly Tent Tarp Shelter Camping Shelter Rainfly Sun Shelters And Sunshade For Beach Picnic - Sun Shelter - AliExpress
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Got one of these as buying that quantity of 20d sil would probably not be cheaper and would definitely be a hassle.
I made a cat cut tarp for hammocking, but my son uses that so thought I'd get a second so I could join him. Unsure whether this has a cat cut ridge, sure I'll live either way
craige
Thru Hiker
Cat cut ridges don't do anything worthwhile for hammock tarps imo. Edges are a different story.46.12￡ 30% OFF|Only 450g 20d Silicone Nylon Rain Fly Tent Tarp Shelter Camping Shelter Rainfly Sun Shelters And Sunshade For Beach Picnic - Sun Shelter - AliExpress
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
Got one of these as buying that quantity of 20d sil would probably not be cheaper and would definitely be a hassle.
I made a cat cut tarp for hammocking, but my son uses that so thought I'd get a second so I could join him. Unsure whether this has a cat cut ridge, sure I'll live either way
Munro277
Thru Hiker
Good to know. Not tried it yet to having Covid and good weather