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PHD K Series: 1000 Down, new lighter fabric
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Sep 9, 2014 at 5:48 pm #1320755
PHD have just emailed out about their new "K series" of gear. 1000 loft down, and a new fabric that's lighter than their previous 10 denier. My guess is that would be a 7 or 8D.
Few things so far, all definitely pretty cutting edge. Their stuff is of exceptional quality.
I'm pretty interested in their wafer vest at 130g (4.6oz), which has a full zip with draft tube, zippered handwarmer pockets, proper collar, drop tail rear. They rate it for freezing. I think they are conservative with their clothing ratings. I have a primaloft vest of theirs that is a few years old that was rated at 0C at the time. Given its a few years old and both myself and my wife have given it a lot of abuse, chucked it in the wash with other stuff, she has even put it in the dryer accidentally a few times. For me, it still is definitely far better than 0C. With a windshell I am fine down to -5C easily, that's not moving.
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/phd-k-series-1000-down-ultimate-warmth-weight-performance-sleeping-bags
Sep 9, 2014 at 6:37 pm #2134024This is great – looks like PHD took out the fill weights from the site for clothing. Do oyu happen to know where to find the fill weights for the down jackets?
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:03 pm #2134034phd doesn't give out their fill weights but someone here my have some info on it.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:35 pm #2134043Yeah I can't remember them actually posting their fill weights in the past.
The best comparison with these will be when someone gets their hands on them and measures loft height.
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