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On 3/17/2018 at 1:05 PM, johngalt said:

Can anyone give me a hem measurement of their Medium or Large Mionn IS comp? I want to size down but not sure.

Size large

hem: ~21"

p2p: ~23"

I guess it depends on how you want it to fit. I had a medium. It fit but I didn't like that I couldn't layer under it without looking like a stuffed sausage.

The sleeves on the large are a bit long, but I prefer the roomier fit.

1 hour ago, greencarman said:

Can anyone tell me the name of admin on the acronym Facebook group

ive been removed for Some reason 

 

 

PM'ed

7 hours ago, RemarkableArmor said:

Yep - it’s a joke to be spoken to like that tbh after just handing over 1200EU but at the time I just thought it was pretty nice otherwise and couldn’t be bothered to return it as it wasn’t a showstopper for me. I got a free repair out of them on another piece later so my experience has varied. 

That's  pretty laughable that they wouldn't offer any assistance on a new item that has a defect especially when sold at that price. Sorry to hear that.

7 hours ago, mistersparkle said:

If you guys have never checked out Barbour, check out their Beaufort. That stuff was proto-techwear before Gore-Tex was even a thing. Super well thought out with cargo pockets with drainage holes, (tiny) armpit vents, moleskin-lined handwarmer pockets, and a collar that would latch to protect yo neck.

Sorry meant to acknowledge this in my other post but I'm on mobile (or technologically incompetent) and had a cocktail or two. Seconding that Barbour had/has some very nice tech pieces. Not really my style at the moment but can work well in fits and keep a low-key/clean look.

6 hours ago, mistersparkle said:

Companies are doing this. I'd like to believe Schoeller is still innovating. After all, they brought us coldblack (which still seems more like marketing BS) and c_change. I know c_change isn't perfect, but I really like the concept of a fabric that reacts to changing temperatures or humidity.

And we're learning more about comfort and breathability. Before we thought 100% windproof was a necessity, but then Neoshell showed us that letting a bit of air breathe in can help with fighting clamminess and overheating. And Patagonia released their Nano-Air stuff which blew folk's minds since traditional puffy insulators have not been breathable at all--you used to wear fleece for that.

Definately agree with you and it's really nice to see innovative textiles coming out. 

As for Patagonia I think you can get some really nice pieces for pretty low price points. Although it doesn't have the wild designs and well fitting cuts of brands like acrnm, Veilance, Poutnik etc... I have used a Patagonia down sweater for numerous backpacking trips. It's 850 fill power and packs down to about 1 liter in the chest pocket. It's a perfect mid layer that's light, small, incredibly warm, and durable.

5 hours ago, the-intern said:

Textiles are incredibly approachable to anyone who wishes to use them. As such design has branched out into incredible new territories of materials innovations. Unfortunately understanding of the chemistry, application, and use of these technologies is very much so unapproachable. As such we have a vanguard of design 'innovation' using a lot of fancy words and sudo-science without actual grasp of the real basic chemistry and interactions with the bodies somatosensory system.

I would like to see techwear represent a new way of approaching garments and accessories, lets throw the baby out with the bathwater and truly go try new things!!!

By and large the quality across the entire outerwear apparel industry has plummeted over the past few years (it saddens to say that none moreso than Arcteryx since its acquisition by Amer Sports!!!). Designers on whole clearly don't understand the limitations of new technologies that are overhyped by the factories they work with. Also a perpetual quest to reduce cost at every stage of production simply leads to shit products... fyi Amer ownership HATES Veilance so get it while the getting still good... you can see the result in the past few seasons releases, it's clear that management is working hard to limit the hell out of the potential there... it's deeply saddening to see wings being clipped at such a key moment in this budding industry.

Techwear should be a radical statement of mans ignorance towards natures might. I wanna stand on a mountain top in a snowstorm comfy and dry with my arms in the air yelling "Fuck you nature! I win!"... and currently I am unable to do so with any market available combination of products. We have the technology now to radically eliminate product categories I think. We can simply create garments capable of doing whatever you want... no more running pants, hiking pants, office pants, etc... how about we just make "Pants" with a modularlty which allows them to face their every changing environment?!?

Anyhoo, that's my $0.02 for what it's worth.

 

Also 100% agree with @danii... since when is "All conditions" defined as a sunny day on city sidewalk... I'd love to document myself taking on a 2-week mountain expedition in a full ACG kit just to show it's failure on day 1.

First off who are you and what planet did you come from?  Your 30-day diy posts over the last month have been incredible. 

Secondly, I can wholeheartedly agree with you that a lot of marketed urban tech items (specifically ACG whom you mentioned) probably wouldn't hold up for shit in real life unsatisfactory conditions. The shells and insulators may work decently in these scenarios. However, those heavy weight DWR'ed cotton cargos would not only be uncomfortable to hike in but  probably not last a trip or two in the backcountry.

I'm definately not as well verse in textiles as you, but there has to be a certain point when the performance of a garment has reached its limit due to current technology. Imo the argument of "it costs more because it's higher quality" is null and void in a lot of cases due to this. That doesn't; however, mean that companies/industry should get complacent in the pieces/products they put out. It's an ever evolving process and they should follow accordingly. One can find plenty of high quality clothing that perform well and aren't outrageously expensive.

Lastly, I originally only knew of outdoor oriented brands from traveling and backpacking experiences. I would thank a lot of folks on this forum and others for sharing info and expanding my knowledge of what to look for in good quality items. In the end, the question remains of what do you need to be comfortable for any scenario you may encounter. I feel that's what it's all about if you're truely interested in "techwear".

1 hour ago, damagedroid said:

For better breathability / heat distribution as underarm area is where it usually gets overheated?

Thanks, that's kinda what I was figuring. I guess I just run too hot and sweat too much lol.

Can anyone give me some insight as to why there is a fleece material around the armpit/side on the interior of the Mionn IS? I feel like this absorbs more sweat and the jacket starts to smell more quickly. Pic for reference.

On 3/13/2018 at 8:33 AM, Yoshiii said:

Sizes are; Bamba 2 Mid Archive Green - UK 7.5 (41 1/3 / US8) UK 8 (42 / 8.5) - UK 9 (43 1/3 / 9.5) - UK9.5 (44 / 10) - UK10 (44 2/3 - 10.5) 

Bamba 2 Mid Desert Beige - UK 7 (40 2/3 / US7.5) - UK 7.5 (41 1/3 - US8) - UK8 (42 / 8.5) - UK9 (43 1/3 / 9.5) - UK9.5 (44 / 10) 

Thanks for the pics and info. So these run even smaller than the F/W Bamba 2's then? IIRC the size 44's I have are tagged as US 10.5. The desert beige color is spot on. They remind me of colors in the soil/rocks at some of the US National Parks (i.e. Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon).

2 hours ago, Yardsale said:

Whats that shirt called?

Drop Pocket Tunic

Still one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses, Jean Paul Geaultier not sure of the model. Maybe it's just my 9 year old self projecting how much of a bad ass Leon I thought was when I first saw the film.

Acronym// Poutnik // Uniqlo // SISP

1 hour ago, danii said:

On the other hand opening the zip makes it very hard to close it again.

Pretty much impossible to zip up with one hand, at least for me. I've always had to use two hands when zipping up. One to hold the bottom tab and one to zip.

10 hours ago, the-intern said:

I thought paying more than most souls take in monthly for a product that cost about 10$ to manufacture was crazy... doing so without even looking at the pics takes the cake!

So we're not all paying €310 for a cobra belt? 

https://shop.alyxstudio.com/products/rollercoaster-belt-black

Lmao

1 hour ago, TEKsevenZERO said:

can anyone recall what the J61-GT retailed for in the UK? 

 

Don't worry, I'm not selling one!

It was $1.8-2.1k in the US if that's of any help. So ~£1.3-1.4k based off the current exchange rate. 

1 hour ago, Micx said:

WTB: Veilance Field Overshirt black L

Pretty sure there are a few on Grailed. 

On 2/15/2018 at 3:06 PM, symbebekos said:

They gave me a coupon to deduct VAT at the checkout, PM me if you want it.

Thanks, unfortunately they don't have my size of the item I'm looking for.

Yeah I emailed them a month or two ago about VAT since I'm in the states. Like you said all you have to do is contact them prior to making an order and they'll send a code to remove VAT. As long as you're not located in the EU.

3 hours ago, TEKsevenZERO said:

Czech this out UK Pounik fans.

 

Nice.

Nice to see they've gotten a lot more items from when they first started carrying them last year.

Do you happen to know if there are any other retailers besides Pegg, Alpha Shadows and Denim Headz that ship Poutnik to the US?

2 hours ago, Micx said:

Worth coping? As an investment. 

So to resell?

On 1/31/2018 at 12:04 PM, Micx said:

They are so tacky. I really hate the zipper shit they have been into the last few seasons. Looks like something I can buy heavily discounted from Zara.

12 hours ago, WiseFool said:

Did you come across any blazers by any chance? On the lookout for a relatively cool high collared single button / double button. FW blazer was nice but im not a fan of fleece  Also, any ETA on the drop? Its usually end of feb iirc.

I don't recall seeing any blazers. Some stockists (ex: Haven & End) already have a few products available. Not sure on when the SI site will drop everything, but most likely in the near future.

9 hours ago, CARLOOA said:

Got the J47A-WS in. Love it.

Pics/review when you get a chance? Please and TIA.

3 hours ago, Haackk said:

WTB Veilance Field Pant, black, size 34.

Hit me up if you have a pair you want to let go:) 

https://shop.havenshop.ca/products/arcteryx-veilance-field-pant

Went back on sale yesterday for $355 and still have sz 34.

I'm a little late to this but my pair of field pants came in today. Hopefully this helps clear up any more sizing questions. Peat field pants sz 33 (bottom) and black indisce sz 32 (top); pretty close to identical waist width. 

58 minutes ago, Micx said:

They are so tacky. I really hate the zipper shit they have been into the last few seasons. 

I'm not crazy about these or the vented zip cargo but I still really like the converts. I also usually prefer SISP or  Veilance pants when wearing my Acr jackets to break away from that straight outta the catalogue look as well. 

On 1/31/2018 at 12:03 PM, Yan90 said:

Its a fake j43. Look at the gt backer. Lol

Dead give away, fake vs real