Opinions – Oros apparel using aerogel?

I saw one and tried it on at Trail Days sort of felt like a coat that came from Burlington Coat Factory here’s a review but I read about a year

.https://gearjunkie.com/first-look-aerogel-jacket-oros-orion-review

<p style=”text-align: left;”>I saw one and tried it on at Trail Days sort of felt like a coat that came from Burlington Coat Factory here’s a review  I read about a year ago.</p>
.https://gearjunkie.com/first-look-aerogel-jacket-oros-orion-review

Call me crazy but I think it’s ironical that a jacket with the lightest insulation known to men (and women) ends up heavier than most.

3.5 lbs?

No thanks, that’s heavier than my winter quilt and down puffy combined.

Copied from their website… does not say much about the Parka shell which looks really overbuilt as in “tough, unconquerable”. NASA has come up with some fabulous things but a UL spacesuit is not one of them. Oros Apparel DOES have two lighter weight jackets for us earthlings but with only a couple of reviews (with no real revolutionary comments).

Here is the Parka which gets the most attention:
Description
The Orion Parka is our warmest, toughest piece built and tested to conquer the world’s harshest environments. Our Signature jacket will change how you protect yourself on your most challenging cold-weather adventures. Designed with our NASA-inspired SolarCore insulation technology to deliver a superior warmth-to-weight ratio, less bulk, and enhanced mobility that will outperform your best goose down or cold-weather parka.

Features
Maximum SolarCore insulation placed throughout the body, sleeves, and hood
Waterproof outer shell 25k/25k
Under arm ventilation for proper heat regulation
Fully seam-sealed construction
6 exterior pockets, 2 secure interior pockets
Removable Hood

Ideal For
Extreme conditions and climates, snow sports, camping, hiking, backcountry trails, ultimate weather protection

Specs and Care
Fabric Content: 100% polyester.
Source: Imported
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold. Line dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean.

Other applications discussed,

https://backpackinglight.com/search/?q=Aerogel

Where is Justin W. (arctusbear?) in this thread?!?  Seems his dreams are coming true!!!!

Seriously, so this thing is waterproof or not? Insulation is durable and effective when soaked and indestructible over time?  If so, could have some potential with future refinement.

Prices?

‘NASA-inspired’ is also quite a misleading bit of marketing black magic.

Anyone can call anything NASA-inspired, regardless of what it is..

Similar to E-bikes, I’ll write it off until the technology improves and becomes more accessible.

Aerogel itself is a NASA creation.  And in its raw form is the lowest density insulation in existence and the highest r-value for weight.

that said when you try to manufacture things with it you have to embed the aerogel into a cloth or fabric and that adds weight.

It is very effective pipe insulation for surface pipelines and refinerys as it can withstand very high heat and doesn’t get wet.

Everytime I talk to their reps for pipelines I keep asking them to make me a pair of gloves or boot liners.  So far no luck.

MYOG fodder – sheets of polymer aerogel available:

https://www.blueshiftmaterials.com/rolled-film-aerogel/

I checked out their webpage when I first heard about it as I’m a committed goose down wearer for warmth on my winter trips—but can always learn something new.  I wasn’t impressed with the scant reviews and may have to file this in my Gimmicks folder, along with waterproof down “tek” and other technologies.

Let me read a guy using it for a full year and 200 bag nights and then we’ll talk.