Lightweight, Compressible Wind-shirts?
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I've been wanting to buy a super lightweight and compressible wind-shirt for the mountains and spring/fall climbing. Ideally it would be very breathable, fit in a pack/on your harness without you hardly noticing, etc. I've been eyeing the Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket but I've also heard good things about the First Ascent Mistral Wind Jacket |
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Oh and I'm not looking for insulation in the jacket, I'll carry another layer/wool shirt if needed. |
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With or without hood? Patagonia Houdini is great for a hoody. |
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I'm looking for the same thing, just a thin nylon layer, no frills. and hopefully not stupid expensive for a couple yards of material. Hood would be nice, but not req'd. I've got a piece similar to marmot windshirt but want something without the lining, compresses smaller, and maybe anorak style with half zipper instead of full. |
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i picked up a go-lite wind shirt a couple years ago that's exactly what y'all are describing. 1/4 zip pullover style, compresses down smaller than my fist - maybe about the size of a large lemon. virtually weightless. |
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Whatever is on sale. I have 3 different ones and there's not much difference after the initial dwr wears off. |
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I've been using a $30 sierra designs ultralight rain jacket. I took it backpacking through Europe for 3 months, and to Argentina and Chile for extended climbing trips. It packs down small and now I always keep it clipped with my chalk bag. |
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I like my Wild Things windshirt, made out of Epic fabric, has mild rain repellence and blocks wind well. Fits nice and snug as well so it doesn't flap around much |
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If you are a small or medium, you're in luck: |
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I just ordered a TNF Verto wind jacket last week, but haven't used it yet. TNF used Peter Croft to sucker me into buying it, shame on them.. |
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Another vote for the GoLite Wind Shirt. Its so thin and light but blocks an amazing amount of wind. |
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Tim Zander wrote:I like my Wild Things windshirt, made out of Epic fabric, has mild rain repellence and blocks wind well. Fits nice and snug as well so it doesn't flap around much+1 on the wild things windshirts. They are pretty much a mail order company, but very worth it. |
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I am also in the market and have been looking at the First Ascent sirocco windshell....its pretty light and the price is nice at 50 bucks...anyone have any experience? |
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Matt N wrote:If you are a small or medium, you're in luck: camp-usa.com/products/appar… camp-usa.com/products/appar… No luck for us large people.You sir, are awesome. I'm a medium and was looking for a new windshirt. Had some random REI handmedown from my brother that worked well. Was eyeing the Montbell U.L. Wind Parka ( montbell.us/products/disp.p…) for a while, but the CAMP one was too great too pass up. |
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Just a heads up, the CAMP jacket (I have the anorak) runs half or a full size SMALL, so order up especially if you plan on wearing over more than light layers. |
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I own the MHW Trasition jacket and it is a great layer for cooler weather. It's a bit to big and heavy for clipping to the back of your harness though. The TNF Verto looks like what you want at only 3 oz. Don't expect it to last long if you climb wide stuff though. |
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I own TNF Verto jacket. Super light and THIN. So if your planning on climbing in it, think twice. It ripped when I pulled a roof, patched with a goretex patch, but still, very thin. It is super warm, great to throw on at the belay, but other than that, dont think your gonna be climbing in it and keep it nice and shiny for long. They are a bit shiny btw. Looks like your wearing colored saran wrap... I am able to stuff it into my pocket and it doesn't bother me. I don't have to much faith in the clip in point. I keep thinking it will get snagged and rip right off, and $100 is going by by.. |
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i use a marmot trail wind ... |
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Just a heads up. There ARE DIFFERENCES in all these jackets. Mostly with how breathable vs wind/water resistant they are. Some are pretty much a coated nylon that blocks water and wind well but doesn't breath at all. Or vice versa. |
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Matt, wow, thanks man, that's great info! Now I'm not sure which direction to go, ultralight windshirt or lined windshirt. I'm really warm blooded and it has to be pretty chilly or have a chilly wind for me to put on another layer. I wonder if the Ultralight is so thin that it would stop the wind, but not the cold that comes with it. However, do you think a Lined one would be too bulky to carry on a pure-rock alpine climb without carrying a backpack (which I may be carrying anyway)? |
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Mont Bell Down Short Sleeve T....almost no one has one, great pick up line or conversation starter, and it is just pretty sweet to have a down t-shirt |