Petew wrote:Not sure if it's available anymore but I reccomend the Montbell storm cruiser jacket. Lightweight 3ply GTX with pit zips. Goes well with a Macpac Nitro underneath.
The precip is an ok jacket (I've had two) but it will wear fast where your pack straps sit. Pit zips are highly recommended as it's much more effective at venting moisture and heat.
north-north-west wrote:Outdoor Research make great gear. I have one of their jackets - might even be the Aspire - for when I want minimal weight. Doesn't get a lot of use out bush because I don't want to expose it to Tassie scrub, but it's perfect for a well-tracked walk like the Overland.
woyapp1 wrote:Petew wrote:Not sure if it's available anymore but I reccomend the Montbell storm cruiser jacket. Lightweight 3ply GTX with pit zips. Goes well with a Macpac Nitro underneath.
The precip is an ok jacket (I've had two) but it will wear fast where your pack straps sit. Pit zips are highly recommended as it's much more effective at venting moisture and heat.
Looks like it is available & looks great. It's getting up there in price though!
woyapp1 wrote:Any idea how it runs size-wise? I'm usually a S-M in women's jackets & when trying on other brands have been going up to a M to ensure I can fit my fleece underneath. However, according to the sizing chart for Outdoor Research, I'd be a L. Maybe they do the math for you (i.e include extra room for gear underneath in the sizing)?
Lamont wrote:Sorry to interrupt-do either of you ladies please know the men's equivalent of female size 14 and 16?
Is it L (14) and XL(16) in men's do you happen to know?
north-north-west wrote:woyapp1 wrote:Any idea how it runs size-wise? I'm usually a S-M in women's jackets & when trying on other brands have been going up to a M to ensure I can fit my fleece underneath. However, according to the sizing chart for Outdoor Research, I'd be a L. Maybe they do the math for you (i.e include extra room for gear underneath in the sizing)?
I'm usually a 10 up top, 12 if I need to do a lot of layering. My OR jacket is S and it's probably equivalent to size 10. There's comfortable room for thermal layer and a fleece, but not down as well if I want it to zip up. Having more boobage would make a difference, however.
eta: Pretty sure my jacket is a considerably older version of the Aspire.
woyapp1 wrote:Lamont wrote:Sorry to interrupt-do either of you ladies please know the men's equivalent of female size 14 and 16?
Is it L (14) and XL(16) in men's do you happen to know?
Hmm, I would think it would be more likely to be a men's M = women's 14 and men's L = women's 16.
But that's just a guess based on the idea that I wear a women's 12 (usually M in women's) so would expect a L in women's to be around a 14 and XL a 16.
Hope that makes sense rather than confusing things further!
north-north-west wrote:This company seem too ship to Aus, and they have the M:
https://mountainequipment.com/products/aspire-jacket-women_s?
tazzi wrote:I got a medium (prussian blue) in the boxing day sales from Bogong, but even back then it was hard to find in that size. The 2020 version only came out in March/April in the US so maybe if you wait a bit there will be more stocks around once shipping can get back to something approaching normal.
tazzi wrote:I got a medium (prussian blue) in the boxing day sales from Bogong, but even back then it was hard to find in that size. The 2020 version only came out in March/April in the US so maybe if you wait a bit there will be more stocks around once shipping can get back to something approaching normal.
woyapp1 wrote:
I may as well ask how you've found the jacket? Have you worn it on any trips where you've had decent rain?
woyapp1 wrote:Lamont wrote:Sorry to interrupt-do either of you ladies please know the men's equivalent of female size 14 and 16?
Is it L (14) and XL(16) in men's do you happen to know?
.....so would expect a L in women's to be around a 14 and XL a 16.
Hope that makes sense rather than confusing things further!
Lamont wrote:woyapp1 wrote:Lamont wrote:Sorry to interrupt-do either of you ladies please know the men's equivalent of female size 14 and 16?
Is it L (14) and XL(16) in men's do you happen to know?
.....so would expect a L in women's to be around a 14 and XL a 16.
Hope that makes sense rather than confusing things further!
You were spot on! Postie has just been.
Just had two women's garments delivered in size 16. Same sizing to the equivalent item in Mens Large -plus just a wee bit extra.
Nicer features than the equivalent sized Mens model so I'm keeping one of them. Going on colour of course. A sweet blue.
Wish they did a 18 -then I would swap it. I think this will stretch a wee bit then I'll be right though.
Thanks.
emma_melbourne wrote:I recently got a Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid on sale, which is one of the top recommended picks by PCT hikers.
You can find some on ebay here:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_fro ... d&_sacat=0
It's relatively lightweight, has pit zips, and is hybrid with Gore-Tex Paclite Plus - which has breathability, windproofness, waterproofness and is lightweight and comfortable on the skin. And good reviews - https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/ ... rid-womens
The only "con" as I can see it is that the fabric wouldn't be as durable for bushwhacking. For OT though I think it would be really good. (And I've hiked the OT myself 2 years back)
north-north-west wrote:Arc'teryx is top class gear. Very expensive, but.
Lamont wrote:For what it's worth I would think about buying from an Australian vendor. The only reason being that with the newer WR technologies over the last decade or so, I am hearing more and more of jackets wetting from the outside after minimal wear. Arcteryx as well.
Especially if you have more use planned for the jacket. They are all excellent new. Hit a bit of foliage over and over on the arms/body-that's a better test. Especially on the cuffs/forearms I find. Forget the shower test. If you only intend the one use almost anything will probably work.
If it's a dud at least you have some chance to strike up a case with the local rep. I have done it twice and been refunded both times. Maybe do as Pete (Montbell seems to be mentioned a bit as being good lasting WR stuff as does Rab) did -find what you want and see if a local will do a deal. I've rarely been knocked back from an online seller for at least 10%. Don't ask-don't get.
And for what it's worth forget the male/female tag. You might be excluding half your options.Especially as you helped me confirm the sizing equivalency! Ta.
If it fits your intended purpose is all that matters.
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