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Maynard Fried-San
whiskered anonymous Joined: 21 Jan 2012 Location: Londinium Status: Offline Points: 17210 |
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Can't you add a facility to collect and recycle the rain, perhaps even divert it into your drinking water supply whilst on the move?
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Helixing my inner beanie
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hollows
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https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/nov/25/outdoor-gear-bad-science-ugly
A bit old but quite funny. Mr R, have you considered Danner for your working footwear? I have a pair of Mountain Light IIs that are unquestionably the most comfortable footwear I own, and they're waterproof (goretex) under the leather. The apex of function and design for hiking, in my opinion.
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I make things out of leather.
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devilish
whiskered Joined: 25 Jan 2012 Location: Deepest Devon. Status: Offline Points: 3371 |
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+1 on the Danner's. Get them in the right size and they are as good as it gets. I almost didn't bring them with me when I moved home to the UK. That would have been up there with the most stupid decisions of my life. Served me all through last winter in all kinds of shitty weather. I got mine on deep discount when J Crew decided they couldn't keep that particular band wagon going but would happily pay full price. In fact if I ever have spare cash again I will buy the all black 'Bond' version in a heartbeat.
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mr randal
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Thanks H & D- I've never looked at Danner, but will likely give that model a try when the rains start based on your recommendations.
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Blood&Thunder
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Arc'teryx makes the best shells I have ever had the privilege to wear. If you want to go higher end but have the option of some longer models you can also check out their Veilance line.
Elka also makes a solid rain jacket and they also do some good collaborations with Norse Projects. |
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badseed
whiskered Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Status: Offline Points: 5967 |
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On the subject of Ventile,it is really very good.
I have a Ventile smock from west-winds and it is a daily use jacket,6 days a week while i ride from home to shop and then back again. The smock i wear is about 7 years old and has had 2 TX-10 treatments in its life. I gave it a go with Otter wax once but it killed the breathability completely. Unlike the modern fabrics it eventually "wets" out and like a canvas it becomes watertight. Hard to explain,but it also looks pretty rad too and with time has developed as march charms as worn in jeans. Cool story. Not my clip but this guy agrees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7mMYjrsqtM
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And the senses being dulled are mine
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massivebonanza
whiskered anonymous Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 1237 |
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Good thread Soul. Heritage workwear inspired clothing is all well and good, but it's largely fashion over function.
To each it's place, but if people had the materials and textile technology available 'then' that are available now then of course denim overalls, leather motorcycle jackets, duck or waxed canvas outwear would likely come second fiddle to more practical, purpose designed protective clothing. That's progress. That said, I'm not a fan of goretex, certainly in boots (it will fail!). Interesting to note that Meindl for instance offer essentially the same boot both with or without - see for example the Burma and Borneo. I've had good success with eVent, used in my Haglofs jacket among other brands and clothing. More breathable than goretex and as water repellant. Ventile incidentally - and as far as I know with some experience - works far better double layered which prevents transference (once your 20 minutes is up!) |
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Denimetc
whiskered anonymous Joined: 24 Oct 2013 Location: 60N Status: Offline Points: 8991 |
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There is an Italian company called Ten C that is producing interesting technical stuff
http://www.ten-c.it/collection/ I saw their stuff at Denimheads Store in Prague for the first time couple of weeks ago. Fabric feels like it is something organic however it's knitted nylon-polyester that is waterproof. And the best thing is - it fades bros! |
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Too much Denim - too little time...
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Maynard Fried-San
whiskered anonymous Joined: 21 Jan 2012 Location: Londinium Status: Offline Points: 17210 |
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I have the Iron Heart M65, which I believe is made with Ventile and is lined too (in sateen cotton I think). It was warm and waterproof throughout last winter (mild, admittedly) in London.
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Helixing my inner beanie
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Double 0 Soul
whiskered anonymous Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Location: Yonder Status: Offline Points: 42996 |
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I like it D-ect, certainly a lot more subtley tasteful than your average.
Gore is unbeatable for its desired purpose of wicking away moisture from exertion in the wet, fell running, climbing ect If its worn to stand at the bus stop in the rain or walking the dog around the park its just uncomfortably clammy and pointless. I would like to see the Ventile smock badseed? |
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