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Lightweight alpine rainjacket

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Mar 6, 2011 at 8:24 pm #1270150

Peter Leonard
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@peterleo

Hi all,
I've lost my Patagonia Specter pullover rainjacket and I'm looking for a replacement jacket. It looks like Patagonia no longer makes them as I can find none online. Pity as I loved that jacket. The Specter was a great jacket – only 6.5oz and packed small with a good hood to fit over helmets. Review here http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/patagonia_specter_pullover_review.html

Anybody know where I can get one or get something similar ?
Thanks
Peter

Mar 6, 2011 at 8:44 pm #1705311

Robert Cowman
BPL Member

@rcowman
Locale: Canadian Rockies

integral designs event pullover
north face triumph anorak
arcteryx Alpha Sl pullover
Rab demand pullover

to name a few pullovers

Mar 6, 2011 at 9:59 pm #1705331

James holden
BPL Member

@bearbreeder-2

i use an or helium …

Mar 7, 2011 at 4:08 am #1705380

Arapiles .
BPL Member

@arapiles
Locale: Melbourne

OMM Cypher Smock
eVent
240 g

http://www.theomm.com/products?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=14&category_id=2

Montane Spektr Smock
eVent
210 g

http://www.trailblazeroutdoors.co.uk/Products/CyberTill/Clothing/Hats-and-Gloves/Montane-Spektr-Smock

Mar 7, 2011 at 6:10 pm #1705799

Stephen R
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@32729

I have the OR helium as well. Sizing is a bit small. My size large weighs 6.8 oz and has been totally waterproof. It's not all that helmet compatible. It can be done but the hood sits so tightly over the helmet it constricts movement and I have to zip the zipper down partially. Usually I end up grabbing one of my heavier, better fitting shells.

I don't think this jacket was really designed for alpine/mountaineering use given the tight fit and lack of helmet compatibility. Annoying, because otherwise it would be perfect. Great for backpacking though!

Mar 8, 2011 at 1:19 pm #1706190

James holden
BPL Member

@bearbreeder-2

helium is slim cut … youll need to size up if you want to layer a lot underneath …

that said im a solid med and i can fit a R1 type fleece, mb exl, dead bird atom lt under it a med helium fine

Mar 12, 2011 at 7:50 pm #1708151

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Just get the Integral Designs eVent pullover and be happy(er).

Mar 13, 2011 at 10:36 am #1708292

Ted E
BPL Member

@mtn_nut
Locale: Morrison, CO

its not the lightest, but i have found that the REI kimtah jacket is under 16oz, very comfortable, and has kept me bone dry. i have found that alot of the lighter event jackets fit funny, and this jacket fits very well and allows layers underneath.

Mar 14, 2011 at 1:44 pm #1708819

Sieto van der Heide
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@sieto
Locale: The Netherlands

+1 on the Rab Demand eVent Pullover
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