In the latest issue of ABR, the test on textile jackets, the tester says he would get rid of the insulating layer that comes with most of the jackets.
I was thinking about replacing my jacket, BUT, it's comfortable, waterproof and I like it, The insulating layer is useless though.
I have to layer up below 8 degrees. I would like a warm layer to reduce the layers.
But what to get? The Rab one mentioned looks good, or should I try a Lidl one?
Just not sure what to spend to get a warm mid layer?
Packable down jacket
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Each to their own but i love my Snugpak softie jacket and trousers. I sleep in them inside my hammock and although it is a bit bulky to wear under a motorcycle jacket it works well with a waterproof lightweight shell jacket or Goretex ex military waterproof. I daresay there are better jackets out there but for the price i wouldn,t be without mine.
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Any idea when Lidls got these I couldn't see a date?redbikejohn wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:26 am Lidl soon.....
https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offe ... leId=16277
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Just something to think about... down jackets have a great warmth to weight factor because they need to bulk out and retain the warm air between the ‘poofed’ up down filling. If your outer jacket is snug then a down jacket won’t be as effective as it won’t be able to ‘poof’ out and trap the warm air.
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Not sure I fancy a poof jacket snuggling up to me?Godspeed wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:12 pm Just something to think about... down jackets have a great warmth to weight factor because they need to bulk out and retain the warm air between the ‘poofed’ up down filling. If your outer jacket is snug then a down jacket won’t be as effective as it won’t be able to ‘poof’ out and trap the warm air.
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You can’t knock it til you try itGriff097 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:35 pmNot sure I fancy a poof jacket snuggling up to me?Godspeed wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:12 pm Just something to think about... down jackets have a great warmth to weight factor because they need to bulk out and retain the warm air between the ‘poofed’ up down filling. If your outer jacket is snug then a down jacket won’t be as effective as it won’t be able to ‘poof’ out and trap the warm air.
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Re: Packable down jacket
Tomorrow.Griff097 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:43 pmAny idea when Lidls got these I couldn't see a date?redbikejohn wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:26 am Lidl soon.....
https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offe ... leId=16277
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Sometimes you have to have your local store selected to see all the offers.
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Re: Packable down jacket
I bought one today. As the advert said, lightweight. Compresses into quite a small ball.
Warmth remains to be seen --- but I bought it because it looks good value. Zips and stitching look sound.
Warmth remains to be seen --- but I bought it because it looks good value. Zips and stitching look sound.
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Damn the expense, I bought oneNick_2112 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:45 pmTomorrow.Griff097 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:43 pmAny idea when Lidls got these I couldn't see a date?redbikejohn wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:26 am Lidl soon.....
https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offe ... leId=16277