My name is Vincent and I'm with an small apparel upstart called Yesler, based in the PNW.
I'm trying to take a stab at designing a great, versatile hoodie (versatile enough for an outdoor adventure, or just everyday non-active usage). We're smack in the middle of design, and I'd love hear some opinions from outerwear aficionados:
– When it comes to utility of pockets: what type of pockets and locations are they most useful given your specific activity & setup?
– I realize this question is loaded with "it depends", but under drizzly backpacking conditions, how much water-resistance do you generally consider enough as you trade-off breathability? (i.e, is a strong DWR good enough, or do you typically look for a minimum water column rating?)
– What technical fabrics (including laminates) do you swear by? Or alternatively, is there a style from a particular brand that has served you well?
Any comments, advice, or thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
-Vince
