UL eVENT Rain Jacket & Pants

I'm 6'2", 210lbs, and the Integral Designs Thru-Hiker Jacket in XL fits me well. The sleeves are plenty long on me (they cover most of my hands when at my sides), but I think the hem would be a little short on you.

However, I combine this with Rab Bergen Pants (eVENT) in XXL. They weight almost the same as the Integral Designs pants, and are too large for me. I am able to pull the pants up past my bellybutton and they still sag at my angles.

So one option you could do is the ID Jacket in XL and the Rab Pants in XXL. The hem will be high, but the pants will make up for it by being high as well. Of course, you could get an eVENT Rab jacket in XXL, but i believe it's a few oz heavier than the ID Thru-Hiker.

Can't say enough good things about eVENT fabric – take the plunge!

In the last few days I've been obsessing about getting my fingers on an eVENT jacket. Again, the issue is an XXL. Integral Designs has volunteered to make their eVENT jacket for me for $220 + 20% custom fee + shipping. On the other hand, I could get the Rab Super-Dru for about $275 + shipping (shipped from the UK). The Rab is heavier (11 oz vs. 14 oz), but I figured it would stand up better to a backpack rubbing against it because it appears more reinforced in the appropriate areas. Am I over thinking the functionality of the jacket or would the ID eVENT Jacket handle the wear and tear just as well?

James,
WildThings has stock size XXL listed in their eVent Superlight Alpinist Jacket. Their quality is very high but at 16 oz this would not qualify as UL. The price listed is $275.00 and comes in four colors.

James have you looked at Montane Jackets; try this link for a XXL Montane eVENT Superfly XT. It’s in the UK but, it’s at a reduced price. I used a Superfly for the last two years and it was great. The XT jacket is a more durable version.

http://www.outdoormania.co.uk/Product.aspx?Product=Montane_eVENT_Superfly_XT&ProductID=221#accessories

For a lighter eVent jacket they have Montane eVent Quick-Fire Jacket. The medium size is 320g Again it is in your size XXL.

http://www.outdoormania.co.uk/Product.aspx?Product=Montane_eVent_Quick-Fire_Jacket&ProductID=219#accessories

They ship out side the UK