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Mar 23, 2010 at 10:33 am #1256845
I'm looking at the REI Kimtah eVENT jacket in "night sky" color and liking it. But 16oz?
I know there are lighter eVENT hooded rain jackets — what are they again?
Also, will the eVENT rain jacket fit me well? I'm 5'9", 150 lbs, with 18" torso length.
Mar 23, 2010 at 10:37 am #1589844The new RAB Demand Pull-On is 10 oz. You also have the 2 Integral Design options at 9 and 12 oz.
Mar 23, 2010 at 10:38 am #1589845Westcomb Specter. I THINK the new 2010 model is 10.2 oz.
Mar 23, 2010 at 10:58 am #1589856Listed at 11 on the Westcomb site. Definitely puts it in the mix.
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:00 am #1589859Integral designs is around 10 for the rain jacket and 11 for the thru hiker
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:19 am #1589872Hey Ben, here was a recent thread that had a lot of discussion about several eVent jackets
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=30089IMO the best on the market right now in terms of weight/features are ID thru hiker, Rab Momentum. If youre cool with a half zipper/anorak, wait for the On-demand pullover. The lightest jacket to hit the market in the future will probably be the one by OMM (mentioned in the thread above), but i'm pretty sure we're gonna have a hard time finding it domestically. Good luck!
Though the other jackets may be more expensive, I think they are worth the extra money over the Kimtah. Only thing going for the Kimtah in my mind, is REI ironclad customer service backing it
Also, in my opinion, I can do without hand pockets on my shell (even if they are chest level hand pockets) I didn't realize this when I bought my Rab drillium. Looking back, I see myself never putting my hands in my pockets when its raining. Hands are either out with poles in each hand or when im not using poles…well i don't hike with my hands in my pockets (imagine if you tripped? that would suckkkkkk) These days, I just look for a napolean pocket, or maybe 2! Perfect for a snack and a map. Hence, in hindsight, I would have purchased a Rab momentum over the drillium. Something to think about.
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:23 am #1589874Thanks, everyone. I'm looking for something with a hood and full zip — hand pockets welcome but not necessary.
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:27 am #1589876hey Ben, i revised my post, and talked a lil about hand pockets coincidentally.
Mar 23, 2010 at 12:02 pm #1589891.
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