Urban Techwear

[Inkinsurgent]

I get my TAD amphibious pants today so I'll update if they're worth the cost of admission.

If you could whip up a fit pic with those that'd be awesome.

[Ecotrons]

I have a SUPER thin polartec 1/4 zip (I think it's intended for running?) and it is indeed warm for how thin it is.

[akuma no uta]

FINALLY

http://shop.outlier.cc/shop/retail/softcorejacket.html

[aso2004]

^^

Is it it a bad thing that I don't like it??

It's the lower pockets that put me off...

And with Outliers bike driven designs, that jacket will hike up,being that short.

[SuE]

^^^

Does Abe still lurk this thread?! He must have heard our cries for a winter jacket. They updated the page to say it doesn't ship til January. *fingers crossed* it's warm enough.

Any reommendations for gloves? Warm, thin/good fit, water resistant, breathable, touchscreen compatible...

[Inkinsurgent]

^that's a nice and clean looking fit. Not at all what i expected from some other pics i've seen. Is the inseam tts?

[Inkinsurgent]

i'd usually err on the long side and get a 34, but of course those are sold out..

[tablo]

There's a Nike Vapor Team USA Jacket for sale on Nike.com for for ~$270 (regular price $400)

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-100701/pid-601842

If I actually went running, I would definitely cop this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oFotW-00dS0&t

[denimdestroyedmylife]

I've got that. That price is way better than what I paid when it first came out. It is nice that it provided high-visibility but it just doesn't breathe at all. I feel disgusting after a run when I wear that jacket.

[Jokez]

anyone have the outlier nyco slims? thinking about buying since the price is tempting but want to ask how dark/light is the navy pair?

[akuma no uta]

theyre so cheap and the return policy is great, just go for them

[Mez]

Buddy of mine said the Nycos are a bit hotter, less breathable than the other outlier pants.

Edited December 19, 2012 by Mez

[Jokez]

just saw their return policy, sounds good. cool, guess i'll be buying them. thanks guys

wish i could wait til you got yours in, but gotta take advantage of that free international shipping

Edited December 20, 2012 by Jokez

[DETHKISS]

So I picked up the Nau Rheostat Jacket today and its a great fit, especially in the sleeves, but I'm thinking I might take it back and exchange it.

Like I said, it's a great fit, nice tailored cut (for a down jacket), but I have some issues with the body length. It stops right at my waist, which I imagine was the designers intention, but I'm just not used to having such a short jacket in general. This would be my first foray into urban techwear, but I'm strongly considering taking it back to get a longer coat from Patagonia, just because it doesn't seem useful without that additional body length.

Anyone have any thoughts they want to throw in?

[readytoignite]

anyone have the outlier nyco slims? thinking about buying since the price is tempting but want to ask how dark/light is the navy pair?

they're a mid to lighter navy. i just bought a pair after getting the olives from the original batch. they look and fit great + i spilled coffee on them at work and shit just wiped up without staining. a steal at the price compared to what's out there on the market now.

oh and re: the 21st cent windrunner, i saw a murdered out version at 21 mercer that doesn't seem to be on sale online. i wore the jacket biking in the dark and didn't have any breathability problems but it's not sold as breathable so wouldn't expect it. btw dude on my street said i lit up like a torch from 4 blocks away.

nsw made in italy stuff seems appropriate to this thread, will have to see if it ends up on sale.

[brooks_]

So I picked up the Nau Rheostat Jacket today and its a great fit, especially in the sleeves, but I'm thinking I might take it back and exchange it.

Like I said, it's a great fit, nice tailored cut (for a down jacket), but I have some issues with the body length. It stops right at my waist, which I imagine was the designers intention, but I'm just not used to having such a short jacket in general. This would be my first foray into urban techwear, but I'm strongly considering taking it back to get a longer coat from Patagonia, just because it doesn't seem useful without that additional body length.

Anyone have any thoughts they want to throw in?

I have the Nau Urbane jacket from last year's run, I believe. I know they changed it for this year, but I'm not sure exactly what.

It could definitely do with an extra couple inches in the torso. Granted I'm tall (6'4'') but for a rain jacket, it's definitely short. That aside, it performs great considering it isn't GoreTex or eVent or something. I still like it

I just ordered the Highline Blazer on Gilt ($415 MSRP selling on there for $129). I'd had my eye on the Riding Jacket or Vice Blazer, but for that price, I couldn't pass it up.

[bluep]

Anyone have this season's SISP parka? I'm considering selling my stealth jacket to fund it but I'd like to know of anyone else's experience with it.

[opetian]

Well... I guess I gained some weight. NYCO Slims going back to Outlier. I can't squeeze into a 30. Hopefully they have a 31 in Navy laying around.

The material is fantastic. Love the feel of it, how rigid, but comfortable it is, and the navy color is awesome. I might have to settle for the Olive if they don't have another 31 in Navy.

Same things for me, guess I gained some weight and can't squeeze into my Acr P9s, size S ; pm me if it may interest you

[TEKsevenZERO]

this is not a sale thread

Edited December 22, 2012 by mike lowrey

[denimdestroyedmylife]

^ How did the reflective coating hold up? I think it's a cool idea, but didn't strike me as something you'd actually wanna be active in.

oh, hi. yeah, the coating holds up ok, i imagine. spends most of the time in the closet.

[TEKsevenZERO]

^ Curious why you're selling the stealth. It's always been one of the SISP pieces that I'd want if I made a purchase.

Updated og post with new pics on the TAD cargo pants. From what I hear the retail stores have different stock in comparison to what is available online if you don't see your size.

I am not entirely sure why to be honest, I just don't 'feel' it like other pieces, it might be just that be too conservative for my tastes, I don't know all the features should add up on paper and in the photos too, only when I wear it I do not feel as good as when I wear other pieces.

Not a particularly great explanation I know but it's all I have - plus I want another jacket more I suppose - that could be motivation enough for a wandering eye ?

There is no denying the remarkable fabric and construction especially the pocket layout etc...

[scamster]

I'm looking to get this season shadow project trench but I do have half an eye on the diagonal-r parka in the olive too. not sure if I can really justify the purchase though as I recently got a ten-c field with standard liner, absolutely love it.

[mrip]

does outlier stuff go on sale?

[Northwest]

does outlier stuff go on sale?

As long as you are on the lookout, they post sales through their twitter, and Sufu members are often kind enough to post the codes in the threads dedicated to sales/sale codes.

In other news, after 66 pages of urban techwear I am happy as a clam. So much learned about materials, many brands to explore, and so many pieces I am interested in.

[gettoasty]

I wonder if I can still get my hands on the TNF Impulse pants

Looks like sold out everywhere in small. Would medium be too baggy (5'10 - 155lb or less)?

[Vampyrvargfesten]

what's the easiest way to get smells out of etaproof?

my jacket smells like cooked beef fat (which isn't totally bad ha)

but it's a bit heavy smelling

does this warrant a complete hand wash, hanging it in the shower, or am i ok spraying it with a scent?

Edited December 24, 2012 by Vampyrvargfesten

[wahwho11]

http://www.shelby.fi.../care_chart.htm

general chart for washing tech fabrics. you could probably just do the handwash

doesn't spraying scents on fabrics in general mess them up?

Edited December 24, 2012 by wahwho11

[Phrost3]

What are your thoughts on high performace cotton fabrics (ventile, etaproof, outlier's "supermarine" cotton)? Do they work as advertised? What are the drawbacks?

I have an idea of using a natural water resistant fabric for a jacket, but from what I've gathered, this stuff is expensive to source

[Appleseed]

Those are all pretty much different trade names for the same long fibre, dense weave cotton fabric. Some have different DWR treatments, slightly heavier weave, etc-. abe or larssss could certainly break it down into more specifics than I. The recent Supermarine shirt that Outlier put out is a fairly heavyweight (I think they said Italian woven?) version - more so than what they've used in the past. It's def. stiffer than any Epic Nextec or Stotz Etaproof ACR gear I have. Given it's density, it's also slighly warmer (and less breathable) than if it was cut in normal Etaproof-

It's not a 3-layer laminate shell, but does just fine in a light drizzle. They'll all wet out with enough exposure. Certainly more comfortable and versatile than a hardshell (in typical Sufu applications at least).

[Inkinsurgent]

Despite some manufacturers claims, you really should not look at 'performance' cotton as any sort of shell replacement. Cotton is a sensitive fibre that frays very rapidly and will not take a dwr finish anywhere near as well as nylon, nor will the dwr speed up cotton's inherently poor dry time. Laminating a cotton face fabric to a wpb membrane will of course yield a waterproof package, but vapor transmission will be extremely poor once the face fabric is saturated. Cotton is only more breathable than equivalent denier synthetics when dry. Once wet, the moisture absorbed in the fibre prohibits effective vapor transfer.