Down vs. Synthetic
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My choice for outdoor activites:
Layer for activity, down to insulate when standing/sitting around. Try and avoid copious amounts of Gore-Tex in the southeast. That stuff might work in space (or at least in places of low humidity) but it doesn't work for my sweaty ass in the southeast, summer or winter.
On a related note about buying:
Companies come up with new stuff about as fast as pc technology. Just because you buy a 150 $ jacket doesn't mean you have to keep it for the rest of your natural life. Try finding stuff at a discount at www.rei-outlet.com or at www.sierratradingpost.com Now is a great time of year to buy that crap, I mean what is the difference in 2003 and 2004 model synthetic t-shirts?
Layer for activity, down to insulate when standing/sitting around. Try and avoid copious amounts of Gore-Tex in the southeast. That stuff might work in space (or at least in places of low humidity) but it doesn't work for my sweaty ass in the southeast, summer or winter.
On a related note about buying:
Companies come up with new stuff about as fast as pc technology. Just because you buy a 150 $ jacket doesn't mean you have to keep it for the rest of your natural life. Try finding stuff at a discount at www.rei-outlet.com or at www.sierratradingpost.com Now is a great time of year to buy that crap, I mean what is the difference in 2003 and 2004 model synthetic t-shirts?
I see they are still lopping off mountains in Eastern Kentucky. Electricity isn't cheap.
good point about the down dirt.
and steve is right on about the Gore-tex. Gore-tex works on the presumption that it is less humid outside of your jacket than inside (the water outside is condensed in drops where the water inside is in vapor form)
Most people who own Gore-Tex bought it because of the hype. I know I did. I haven't used my Gore while rock climbing in two years. Its heavy, not waterproof, and expensive. It's practical applications to rock climbing are limited.
and steve is right on about the Gore-tex. Gore-tex works on the presumption that it is less humid outside of your jacket than inside (the water outside is condensed in drops where the water inside is in vapor form)
Most people who own Gore-Tex bought it because of the hype. I know I did. I haven't used my Gore while rock climbing in two years. Its heavy, not waterproof, and expensive. It's practical applications to rock climbing are limited.
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DaggerX
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Even if I was going on an arctic expedition I would have a "poly option"Its just smart.
Last week I bought a pair of pants. 100% wool. Army surplus, $20. Very nice. I look good in them, too!
Now my layers go
1) Poly base layer
2) Poly fill layer
3) wool intermediate layer
4) Gortex over layer
Last week I bought a pair of pants. 100% wool. Army surplus, $20. Very nice. I look good in them, too!
Now my layers go
1) Poly base layer
2) Poly fill layer
3) wool intermediate layer
4) Gortex over layer
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