Didn't read page 8-31 so pardon if the discussion is already over, but surely some of you have done a hearing test/ pure tone audiometry?
Sound frequency Hz has a huge impact on how you perceive same dB strenght
The arctic studies at University of Tromsø used to have a good research paper in the public domain; I could not find it right now.
To heat and dry moisture on your skin requires an inordinate amount of energy compared to just staying dry/drier. In a coastal saltwater climate even worse.
In the...
@PathFinder it's a bit more difficult to get into that fetish club with a mesh; it looks too ordinary compared to net. 🙈
I find that mesh holds more water, so I sometimes take it off to dry. Not a problem with net.
Aclima, Devold, Brynje, Janus. I'll take any one if the price is right and usually buy whatever is available at the end-of-season sales.
These garments have gone from "army utility" to "in-the-know fashion" and prices 3x
Here's where fishnets are stellar. Temps drop towards -10°C in the morning, significantly warmer in the sun but well below freezing.
I'm wearing woolnet x2, a wicking layer and windbreaker. Note how I don't need my puffy for glassing as I'm basically dry
Here's a film. I believe he arrives at 20% more insulation (or rather, 20% less power spent to maintain temperature) and superior ventilation after measuring it on a mannequin in a freezer.
Sitka Mountain Evo had been almost spot on for what I do.
My only complaint is that the hood is far too open on the forehead, and that is at times downright uncomfortable/painful.
But at least the hood stays on in wind, unlike my Kuiu. And the hood is sewn on seperate from the collar, which...
That's where I'd put my own money; sadly Sitka hasn't sorted their international distribution so I'm relegated to "free shipping" options on Amazon.
I bought a Kuiu Superdown Light for that role, but it's been horrible and essentially a piece of textile trash (no way to arrest heatloss, hood...
I'd say a little on the small size. I'm a slim XL (Arcteryx sizing) or XL T (Sitka sizing) and my XL Brynje is a tad tight. I sent one to @Antares and I believe his sizing was a bit tight too.
I'm not really a fan of the poly in cold weather, but early autumn (approaching freezing) they work...
Respect! That tool requires a lot more discipline than mine. Must be very rewarding.
This was the most significant part of the recent patina
You're right and please don't! The drilled hole was a mistake and I really regret doing it. The idea was lightweight/silent attachments/quickrelease via...