Ultralight shell

[jacob thompson]

I just recieved my Yankz sports shell this morning. I have to say im quite impressed. I gave it a preliminary water test, ie i blasted water from the tap onto a stretched piece of the fabric for 2 mins. the only place i found leakage after 2 mins was through the seams which could easily be sealed if time permits. the jacket is windproof from what i can see with the use of a home fan on high. breathability seems to be ok ive been wearing it for an hour in a heated room and havent felt uncomfortable at all. who else has one of these jackets? i really think everyone should have a try of one. for $10 how can you go wrong for a 2.7 oz (M) piece of tyvek. depending on further tests i could see this quickly becoming part of my sub 5lb base pack for 4 season use in australia.

[paul johnson]

Did a websearch from Yahoo for “Yankz” – copied & pasted from your original post.

Only hits were definitely unrelated to a WPB UL shell.

Can you re-post with a URL please?

Many thanks,
pj

[jacob thompson]

http://www.sportshell.com/
http://www.yankz.com/

sorry about not posting a link.

i wore it all day and even did a bit of exertion in it and still didnt feel uncomfortable. also maybe check out http://www.driducks.com which also has ultralight rain/wind wear. i believe http://www.gossamergear.com will be selling them in the near future.

[paul johnson]

many thanks for the links.

didn’t look close enough b/f posting my prev. msg. Was at the ‘Yankz’ site & fixated on the lacing system. So, didn’t take notice of link to the rainwear.

thanks again & take care.
pj

[peter kvamme]

Any additional reviews of this jacket?
I am planning on buying the DriDucks suit, but may change my mind and get this jacket instead… if it seems to measure up…

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