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. Polartec Alpha Active Insulation is layered between a polyester mesh lining and a highly breathable nylon shell to keep you warm and cool, all at once. At 16.7 oz, the jacket is lightweight, breathable, water resistant and wind resistant. Do you have experience with Alpha not being durable? The Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket does just that. 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. Other Products like Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Insulated Jacket - Mens 0 5 10 15 Outdoor Research. Designed by adventure built for hiking, climbing, skiing, paddling and more. I had the great fortune to test the new Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket this fall. Shop award-winning, innovative outdoor clothing & gear from Outdoor Research. So Max, I have two questions if you would be kind enough to reply. Water-resistant and resilient against harsh weather, the Outdoor Research Refuge Air hooded jacket melds thermoregulated protection with lightweight compressibility that packs into its own pocket. DecemBackpacking and Hiking, Biking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink. And according to Max’s review, the Uberlayer is the same warmth as the Proton LT and Nano Air.
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 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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