Olydog09
Lil-Rokslider
I see some manufacturter's (usually higher end suppliers) listing waterproof and breathability specs. Does anybody know how big a difference there is between the numbers?
As an example the Kuiu Chugach has specs listed as: 20,000mm/24hr/40,000g/m2/24h
And the FirstLite Boundary has specs of: Completely waterproof (20,000mm) and unsurpassed breathability (30,000 MVTR)
Compact and lightweight
The Core4Element Torrent is listed at: 15,000 mm waterproof (highest)
15,000 mm breathable (highest)
I notice Kuiu listed 24hours in their specs and C4E listed (highest). I am guessing that would make the Kuiu better as it held a higher rating for a 24Hr period while the Torrent by C4E was notating their rating was at the highest point?
I am just trying to understand what these ratings mean and how they are achieved and how much of a difference these ratings make to be able to differentiate between the quality of the products vs the cost of the products.
If any of you are up to speed please enlighten. i will be researching this online and will add what I find. Thanks
As an example the Kuiu Chugach has specs listed as: 20,000mm/24hr/40,000g/m2/24h
And the FirstLite Boundary has specs of: Completely waterproof (20,000mm) and unsurpassed breathability (30,000 MVTR)
Compact and lightweight
The Core4Element Torrent is listed at: 15,000 mm waterproof (highest)
15,000 mm breathable (highest)
I notice Kuiu listed 24hours in their specs and C4E listed (highest). I am guessing that would make the Kuiu better as it held a higher rating for a 24Hr period while the Torrent by C4E was notating their rating was at the highest point?
I am just trying to understand what these ratings mean and how they are achieved and how much of a difference these ratings make to be able to differentiate between the quality of the products vs the cost of the products.
If any of you are up to speed please enlighten. i will be researching this online and will add what I find. Thanks