Clothing for hiking in the mountains
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| Martin M.19. 01. 2013 10:59:10 |
Wet wool warms.
Merino fibers are much more hydrophilic (absorbent) compared to synthetics, they bind better with water. They can hold up to 35% moisture before feeling wet. This means that 100% merino material can absorb moisture equivalent to 35% of the material's net weight before it feels wet. Why wet wool warms.
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| 75'er22. 01. 2013 15:44:11 |
I'm looking for a jacket that can withstand some shower or a couple hours of wet snow, at the same time as breathable as possible, since I sweat quite a bit. Given it's still sale time, can anyone recommend some model at a decent price? (up to 200 €)
Oh, it doesn't need to be warm, since I can have additional clothes underneath.
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| 75'er22. 01. 2013 21:59:35 |
Unfortunately it's no longer in stock. 
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| marjanovski21. 03. 2013 21:25:43 |
75'er, there's a Saleewa jacket at Kibuba for 200... I'd say it's a solid deal. Cheaper option is a slightly better windbreaker. Or check stores with work protection gear....not so pretty, but often more practical and especially cheaper.
When oil runs out we'll all be in wool and cotton 
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| marjanovski21. 03. 2013 21:25:49 |
75'er, there's a Saleewa jacket at Kibuba for 200... I'd say it's a solid deal. A cheaper option is a slightly better windbreaker. Or check stores with work protection gear.... not so pretty, but often more practical and especially cheaper.
When oil runs out we'll all be in wool and cotton
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| marjanovski21. 03. 2013 21:26:17 |
75'er, there's a Saleewa jacket at Kibuba for 200... I'd say it's a solid deal. A cheaper option is a slightly better windbreaker. Or check stores with work protection gear.... not so pretty, but often more practical and especially cheaper.
When oil runs out we'll all be in wool and cotton
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| Azael2. 02. 2014 23:35:08 |
And who uses an eVent jacket for a long time (e.g. 10 years)? Opinions, observations? I'm especially interested in water resistance.
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| roman123420. 02. 2014 12:20:59 |
What do you think of this jacket? The North Face - Evolve II Triclimate - Doppeljacke. Also interested if all fleece jackets are from Polartec Classic? With this jacket I'd have fleece that can be worn separately for active hiking when I'd arrive at the goal, then I'd use the upper part for wind protection. With discount I get it for 110 euros. lp
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| Azael20. 02. 2014 21:32:48 |
For emergency it's totally OK, but not really some serious jacket for mountains (basic TNF line). HyVent material is proven durable and doesn't let water through, but breathes poorly; if jacket has no pit zips it's already a problem. Hood on this model is sufficiently usable. Fleece is thin basic, main zipper without wind flap and pockets have no zips. Fleeces aren't all Polartec, this one is -- if I'm not mistaken I have the same, but cut is very weird and I rarely wear it. Doesn't fit nicely on body, pulls up and bunches above belly.
As said, for emergency it's fine, price relatively acceptable, but jacket is more for undemanding daily walks than for mountains.
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| jax20. 02. 2014 21:40:25 |
At first glance, it seems quite similar to my Mammut. I think it'll be just fine, even for the mountains. Well, probably not for 8000, but for Slovenian high mountains it'll suffice perfectly, even in winter.
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| ljubitelj gora20. 02. 2014 22:08:46 |
I have nothing from recognized brands, gaiters I buy the cheapest, boots are from Alpine, jacket is just some random one, likewise the pullover which proved itself on winter Triglav when I awaited sunrise, held up fine and also on other winter ascents. Pants are from Kibuba but material already lost properties, gets wet sooner and dries longer. I have extra clothes with me if need to change. Glasses from Lidl, gloves from Interspar and Sportsdirect (have extras). In summer I hike in the mountains in boots, shorts and a t-shirt plus gaiters just in case and don't forget extra clothes because weather can change quickly.
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| Azael20. 02. 2014 22:24:17 |
That's fine, eventually you buy something better. A good piece of clothing lasts easily 10 years and is cheaper long-term than cheap "one-year" stuff. Up the scale come better materials, comfort, cuts, details... usually you start to appreciate it all when you first really freeze/get soaked/get wind-beaten... then the (too high) price doesn't play such a big role in choice anymore 
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| JusAvgustin21. 02. 2014 06:00:53 |
"jax": but for Slovenian high mountains it will suffice-also for winter... you serious?! Azael already answered you, couldn't agree more with his last sentence.
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| Zebdi21. 02. 2014 09:29:27 |
Well, it's all very relative. Sometimes they had woolen pullovers and still climbed wonders.. 
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| Azael21. 02. 2014 11:52:46 |
True! The woolen pullover still lacks nothing today, well maybe it's too heavy compared to fleece.
And even with woolen pullovers there's a difference whether it's well cut and thick or too thin, stretched, holey... Which one would you take with you to the mountains?
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| cico21. 02. 2014 19:13:58 |
Bravo, I fully sign under your writing,
otherwise is that traverse under Brana?
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| jax21. 02. 2014 20:55:50 |
"jax": but for Slovenian high mountains it will suffice-also for winter... you serious?! Azael already answered you, couldn't agree more with his last sentence.
You know, there's also some gear that's basically free, called weather forecast. For me even winter in mountains actually more often hot than cold.
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| roman123421. 02. 2014 21:08:08 |
Bought Polartec power shield jacket ZAJO Volcano and another fleece Polartec classic 200. I think great just need one good windbreaker.lp
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