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Hooded Rain Shell under 6 ounces (water-proof/breathable)
Hooded Rain Shell under 6 ounces (water-proof/breathable)
I own the Salomon S/LAB HYBRID Jacket, there is no way I would say this is waterproof.
I use the zpacks poncho/duo groundsheet for 5oz and cut weight with multipurpose.
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Here's a glowing review of the Berghaus VapourLight Smock from the highly regard Will Rietveld:
http://ultralightinsights.blogspot.com/2016/04/gear-review-berghaus-vapourlight-hyper.html
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Just a heads up on waterproof rating.
http://www.evo.com/waterproof-ratings-and-breathability-guide.aspx
The marmot essence is rated at 10,000 VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0 is 15,000 And pretty much everything else on the list is 20,000 (not all inclusive)
The marmot essence is rated at 10,000 VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0 is 15,000 And pretty much everything else on the list is 20,000 (not all inclusive)
Does anyone have experience w the Inov-8 jacket? Looks nice to me.
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waterproof and breathable is a myth. one or the other.
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clew
Not entirely true. Frogg Toggs are definitely both. Plus they are super cheap and light. Downsides are durability and lack of stylishness. Their "fabric" is more like a fluffy version of tyvek than a fabric, which is how it manages to actually be breathable.
bogamo
I guess you and I have different ideas on "breathable" and "waterproof". Even the 2.5 layer jackets like Paclite will loose their breathable ability when the DWR starts wearing off and the fabric wets out. I bit the bullet and went with Mountain Hardwear's Dry Q. Elite and so far it's completely waterproof and breathes well, but it ain't cheap unfortunately and even calling that breathable is a stretch in my opinion.
For those not familiar with Outdoor Research Helium II
I have the OR Helium II, it rocks! I use a Marmot Precip Medium 12oz for cool weather protection over my layers.
The Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket is my go to for summer rain gear. It is for the minimalist weighing 5.6oz for medium, nylon-ripstop with Pertex rain shell that is so lightweight. It serves me double duty as a wind and/or waterproof jacket. It has a waist drawcord to cinch. It is perfect for wearing in warmer weather when you need to carry a waterproof hooded jacket and when I want to keep my gear as lightweight and compact as possible. The hood has somewhat of stiff cap cover bill.
It lacks side pockets and pit zips to save weight. As for breathability, just regulate by unzipping the water resistant/waterproof zipper to let air in and around. It has elastic around wrist as opposed to having added velcro to lock closed. If you lift your arms up, water drains down the sleeve from wrist area. It does fold into a internal pocket. It has adjustable elastic on back of hood to cinch around your face, but does not fit tight causing it to allow rain in and down around your face which I don't mind during warm weather but use my 12oz Marmot Precip for cold rainy weather. It is appealing to me for backpacking and hiking as a lightweight gear solution but is pricey. It is made with 30D nylon ripstop (2.5 layer Pertex Shield+).
OR's Helium II is waterproof and has fully taped seams and has a small chest pocket with a water resistent zipper. It has a small inner pocket 5"x6" which the jacket can be folded into for a small storage which I love. This is a great warm weather rain shell and for an ounce counter like me its lightweight for the value. It is so small and light, it always stays in my pack.
I have the OR Helium II, it rocks! I use a Marmot Precip Medium 12oz for cool weather protection over my layers.
The Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket is my go to for summer rain gear. It is for the minimalist weighing 5.6oz for medium, nylon-ripstop with Pertex rain shell that is so lightweight. It serves me double duty as a wind and/or waterproof jacket. It has a waist drawcord to cinch. It is perfect for wearing in warmer weather when you need to carry a waterproof hooded jacket and when I want to keep my gear as lightweight and compact as possible. The hood has somewhat of stiff cap cover bill.
It lacks side pockets and pit zips to save weight. As for breathability, just regulate by unzipping the water resistant/waterproof zipper to let air in and around. It has elastic around wrist as opposed to having added velcro to lock closed. If you lift your arms up, water drains down the sleeve from wrist area. It does fold into a internal pocket. It has adjustable elastic on back of hood to cinch around your face, but does not fit tight causing it to allow rain in and down around your face which I don't mind during warm weather but use my 12oz Marmot Precip for cold rainy weather. It is appealing to me for backpacking and hiking as a lightweight gear solution but is pricey. It is made with 30D nylon ripstop (2.5 layer Pertex Shield+).
OR's Helium II is waterproof and has fully taped seams and has a small chest pocket with a water resistent zipper. It has a small inner pocket 5"x6" which the jacket can be folded into for a small storage which I love. This is a great warm weather rain shell and for an ounce counter like me its lightweight for the value. It is so small and light, it always stays in my pack.
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Ok, before we all go and vote let's talk about actual dryness and breathability. I recently did a lot of research on this and went with the Helium II (I didn't look at a number of these jackets) because of the reviews. A lot of the lighter jackets either don't breathe or won't keep you dry in real rain... I'm curious to hear more from people who have used these.
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I've been using Frogg Toggs for 15 years. Anyone know how these new ones compare to Frogg Toggs?
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I really like the fit of Berghaus and Rab clothing, so nice to see them currently at the top of this poll. The arms and torso tends to run longer than average, and the torso isn't so boxy like some of the big american brands.
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