Active Insulation

[mtwarden]

This is the way.

Mtn Evo is a good swap in for the Nimbus, and makes for a little better breathability for those climbs. BTW, I see Sitka is sold out of the Mtn Evo. Any insider info on an updated version? I hope it’s not discontinued…


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I hope not. They do seem to have some track record of ditching pieces, good pieces.

 

[mtwarden]

This is the way.

Mtn Evo is a good swap in for the Nimbus, and makes for a little better breathability for those climbs. BTW, I see Sitka is sold out of the Mtn Evo. Any insider info on an updated version? I hope it’s not discontinued…


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Well I left behind the Nimbus and grabbed the Evo (same vest/base layer); the temps were in the high teens, but no wind today.

That was a good combo, but getting pretty close to the limit for me temperature wise. Had to add the Evo hood a couple of times as I was getting just a little chilled. If there had been much wind, would have been uncomfortable and possibly even too chilly for the Nimbus (on the arms).

 

[Jake Larsen]

Well I left behind the Nimbus and grabbed the Evo (same vest/base layer); the temps were in the high teens, but no wind today.

That was a good combo, but getting pretty close to the limit for me temperature wise. Had to add the Evo hood a couple of times as I was getting just a little chilled. If there had been much wind, would have been uncomfortable and possibly even too chilly for the Nimbus (on the arms).

I agree - I’d say it’s tilted in the direction of optimized for early/mid season. It’s borderline too breathable for the extremely cold/windy conditions. Ive solved that problem by also carry a Duckworth Powder hoodie. I’ll throw it over the top of everything if it’s too chilly. I just run hot as an oven, so if I’m moving, I basically never need it.

One swap in that I like for later season is the Kelvin Active hoody for the ambient. The goofy looking short sleeve of that piece adds just a little extra warmth for the arms, and the insulated hood helps with overall temperature regulation.


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[mtwarden]

^ good point, I have an Active hoody too

 

[Jake Larsen]

^ good point, I have an Active hoody too

One of the best layering pieces Sitka has ever made. I think Barklow might have made that for himself and his buddies, knowing it wouldn’t sell worth a dang lol. It was discontinued immediately, which was great. I bought two of them for half the new price of 1.


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[fngTony]

^ good point, I have an Active hoody too

Is there anything you don’t have?

 

[mtwarden]

Is there anything you don’t have?

I’ve got a pretty full closet

 

[fngTony]

I’ve got a pretty full closet

I bet you got something we haven’t seen yet