![]() I am asking sincerely, because I plan to buy either the Proton LT or the Ascendant hoody soon, and I want to make sure I correctly understand the pros and cons of each. Do you have experience with Alpha not being durable? ![]() I’ve not noticed my fleece layers losing loft. First, how do you think the OR Ascendant hooded jacket would compare in this review?Īnd, you state that PolarTec Alpha insulation is not durable? Can you please explain why? I thought that since Alpha is basically long-pile fleece, it would not break or lose loft like short-fiber, loose synthetic insulation fills having very small fiber diameters. Since it’s freestanding, you can pitch it anywhere without. Weighing 3 lbs 1.3 oz (after seam sealing), it has a wind-resistant wedge shape that sheds snow well and packs up small. Not only does it pack down small, it works in any temperatureBuy it. The Black Diamond FirstLight Tent (updated for 2019) is a two-person, freestanding, single-wall tent for winter backpacking, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. So Max, I have two questions if you would be kind enough to reply. Mavic, this OR UberLayer Hooded Jacket is my favorite piece of gear. Outdoor Research Womens Uberlayer Jacket Size: XS-XL Colour: Black, Elderberry, Hydro Price: 299 USD Weight: 16.7oz/472g (medium) Features: At first look, the jacket looks and feels like a mid-layer jacket of fleece thickness. I managed to get my hands on an early sample of the Nuclei FL late last summer, so we’ve been playing together for the last 6 months. I’m a die-hard Atom LT hoody fan, which is a burly workhorse of a jacket. And according to Max’s review, the Uberlayer is the same warmth as the Proton LT and Nano Air. The FirstLight is a single wall tent that must be seam-sealed to prevent it from leaking water in the rain. Revamped for Spring 2020 is the Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket. Outdoor Research Uberlayer - Womens Size M Medium - Black, Insulated, Hooded. While it’s tailor-made for winter camping, it has plenty of ventilation to extend its utility into. It’s made with Sil/PU coated polyester which does not sag or stretch when it gets wet and is fully waterproof and seam-taped. ![]() The Ascendant uses the same weight of PolarTec Alpha insulation as the reviewed Uberlayer, so I assume they would both be the same warmth. The Black Diamond Hilight 2 Tent is a freestanding wedge-shaped, single-wall tent with a trail weight of 3 lbs 12 oz. ![]() The OR Ascendant hoody weighs a claimed 13.0 oz, which is a whole 1.4 oz lighter than the top-recommended Arcteryx Proton LT. ![]()
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