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May 6, 2008 at 5:51 am #1228784
I'm looking at the Vaude Infinity Jacket II, an item which came up while I was using UK search engines when trying to find an eVENT jacket which would fit me. I've never owned a Vaude product and don't know anyone who owns this jacket. If anyone can comment on the quality of their product and specifically this jacket, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
May 20, 2008 at 9:09 am #1434080Since nobody replied I will give you my opinion of my Vaude tent. It is well designed and well made. Don't know if that helps, but there you have it.
May 21, 2008 at 11:06 pm #1434408From the many vaude packs I have seen they are absolute crap. I would not trust this brand. I have seen numerous different pack models fall apart. If you are looking for an eVent jacket. Look at Integral Designs, or Rab. Not very impressed with Montane either.
May 21, 2008 at 11:56 pm #1434416No experience with VauDe clothing. The only VauDe production I have used is a Siena 40 biking oriented daypack. I have been very happy with it. It has gotten close to daily use for the last 6? years or so going to and for work carrying around 8-10 lbs of stuff. Also gone on several fastpacking trips. The mesh of the side pockets is a little torn up… but otherwise the pack is still in good shape.
May 22, 2008 at 6:05 am #1434443> From the many vaude packs I have seen they are absolute crap
this sounds odd to me. I have only owned a couple packs and a tent so personal experience is limited but Vaude is the typical mass market outdoor company who builds stuff to last. They know their target customer will expect that. They focus on tough, reliable designs and materials. They may not be the most innovative but I have the feel I can trust their quality. It's a common brand around me and I never heard of such complaints, right on the contrary, it's a well considered brand.
May 22, 2008 at 9:38 am #1434473Never used a Vaude pack and never plan to. However I work at a shop that sells them. Let me tell you all that I have to warranty about 2 of every 3 I sell. One customer had had a pack fall apart, I replaced it and he returned with the replacement that had fallen apart. Sorry to be a little negative on this subject but I just don't trust the Vaude brand
Jun 6, 2008 at 10:43 am #1436892I have a pair of Vaude hiking knickers that I love. They have lasted for years, are super lightweight and very breathable… and they do not make them anymore.
I have heard mixed reviews on their packs and gear, but nothing bad on clothing.Jun 6, 2008 at 11:01 am #1436896I have the Vaude Hogan Ultralight tent for two. It's great and seems very well made, but these days I'm using stuff that's quite a bit lighter.
Jun 6, 2008 at 3:28 pm #1436946I bought my wife a Vaude Cross 35 backpack about a year ago. Will did a review of it here on BPL. She is pleased as punch with it. Weighs about 1-1/2 lbs. She is rough on gear, yet it still looks like new. I've used it for a day pack several times, even though it's small for me, but it served me well.
Jun 25, 2008 at 6:37 am #1439994I own the pack Vaude Ultra Hiker 20, and has used it a lot. It is a well made and durable backpack.
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:23 am #1534647Where are the Vaude products made? I know it's suppose to be this great "German" technology, but some years ago I looked at one of their now discontinued tents and it was made in China and didn't have the quality I would expect from a high quality German product.
Have they changed their ways in the past few years? They seem to get some rave reviews on their more up to date products, specifically, tents. And the price, WOW!!!
Comments, please.Oct 9, 2009 at 3:23 pm #1534828I can't say for sure but I highly doubt Vaude has done any significant manufacturing in Germany or anywhere in western Europe anytime AD but I've always found Vaude products reliable and good quality, just not at the edge of UL as I was saying above in this thread. They're a mass market company after all but just because of that they build things to last. What's the lack of quality you noticed about?
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:10 pm #1534914Mostly China, like most any other company.
Cheers
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:22 pm #1534917There's a Mercedes plant in Alabama. This is a global economy!
I think some outdoor gear manufacture is tending toward Vietnam too. Just a bit of trivia.
Oct 9, 2009 at 10:31 pm #1534963> I think some outdoor gear manufacture is tending toward Vietnam too.
Quite true – their labour costs are lower than China. Amusing in a way.Cheers
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