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Activ-dri down

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PostedJul 9, 2013 at 2:52 am

I searched for activ-dri down on here but couldn't see any comments on it.

Has anyone tested the activ-dri down that is for sale at thru-hiker?

General comments about other water resistant down would be good too – I just don't know whether I'm into the idea of it, but would love to know if people have had positive experiences or whether there is any reliable research out there on it.

Jerry Adams BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2013 at 6:57 am

$11 per ounce for 800 fill activ-dri. "stays dry 50% longer and drys 33% faster" He used to sell 900 fill.

http://wildernesslogics.com/DIY-MATERIALS_c28.htm sells 850 fill down for $6.50

the thru-hiker down isn't that much more expensive. Don't know if you would notice any difference between those two downs, even if all the specs are accurate.

wilderness logistics doesn't say whether their fill power is U.S. measure or European, thru-hiker says theirs is European which is more conservative. If WL is U.S., then the two would be about the same.

PostedJul 9, 2013 at 9:40 am

The price difference is big if you are buying more than a few oz. You can buy 16 oz for $100 from wilderness logics. From thru hiker that'd be $176. That $76 savings could buy the fabric for your quilt project.

Ryan Smith BPL Member
PostedJul 9, 2013 at 9:49 am

That stinks about Thru Hiker not selling 900 fill anymore. While 900 fill is a little gimmicky, it was great down regardless. 800 fp active dry down doesn't do it for me yet.

Ryan

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