Urban Techwear

[drgitlin]

Is it form-fitting or is it an actual outer-ish layer? I've had a hard time figuring out what TAD calls a jacket.

The Ranger is pretty form-fitting, yes. I can wear it underneath a GT-J5a without the center panel comfortably.

[Igneousity]

My biggest concern on that end is it's bulky under a shell of some kind. I'm pretty small.

[fungz0r]

Anybody have the TAD merino wool hoody? I've been looking to get a new hoodie to layer with

[aso2004]

I have the Praetorian. Great fit and substantial weight.

AlthoughI don't wear it much indoors. I mostly use it on outdoor stuff.

I think it's because the placket being a bit higher then I like  for day to day use and being a bearded specimen,I'd like to keep open zippers away from my face..

[Inkinsurgent]

My biggest concern on that end is it's bulky under a shell of some kind. I'm pretty small.

Get the ranger LT. Thinner, more suited to layering and more versatile across a wider temp range.

[polishmike]

I have the Flux and and while the fit and construction are great it's 60% nylon so it probably won't do very well in warm weather. 

[scamster]

arc'teryx veilance mion is blazer black size s £185

 

arc'teryx veilance monitor sft odessa size l £390

 

both at slam jam with an extra 20% off with 3XTRA20OFF

[kindofyoung]

more aestethic than function, could be cool

http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Shop/Men/New/Scuba_top_with_zip/51655-16929999.1#c-85342

[wahwho11]

Profound sadness...

 

someone plays street fighter

[brooks_]

Finally got my Olivers shorts in from their Kickstarter. As usual with S/M/L I'm right between sizes and probably should have gone with the medium instead of large, but overall I really like them. I got them in Stealth (black) in tall. The black was a lot deeper than I thought it would be from the pictures, which is a nice surprise. I like the idea of using paracord for the drawstring and the little bag they came in will come in pretty handy. 4 way stretch is as awesome as ever.

 

They aren't quite as soft as Outlier's Three Ways (closer to Dungarees as far as hand feel) but I think they are more than a decent alternative, especially at half the price. At first I was worried by the lack of a fly and back pocket (I have some old elastic waist North Face climbing shorts that are pretty similar in style that have both) but I don't really foresee it being a problem. I think they are marketing them as more of active-wear that can be used casually than the other way around, which is what I got from the Three Ways. 

Edited January 30, 2014 by brooks_

[Nullsleep]

Anyone have recommendations for a good balaclava? Ideal scenario would be:

• Black
• No external logos / branding (or easily removable)
• No seam-running-down-the-middle-of-your-face bullshit
• Snug fit, no rippling along seams
• Warm, windproof

[Inkinsurgent]

Arc'teryx s14 mainline is up. Not looking really exciting as far as new products go, but the anvil grey color is kinda nice.

[Dolphinski]

 

Anyone have recommendations for a good balaclava? Ideal scenario would be:

• Black
• No external logos / branding (or easily removable)
• No seam-running-down-the-middle-of-your-face bullshit
• Snug fit, no rippling along seams
• Warm, windproof

 

 

http://store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Apparel/Apparel-Accessories/Nemesis-Balaclava

[Igneousity]

I've been waffling on that for days, post a fit pic!

[MoreToasties]

I've been waffling on that for days, post a fit pic!

 

Same here - very interested to see how it fits. I'm concerned that it might be a little short.

Edited February 1, 2014 by MoreToasties

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

Also ended up buying a pair of the Levi's Cargo Commuters from Clymb. Great, great, great (and again) GREAT, pants for the price. Something I think we've already established, $40? I think it'd be a damn near impossible challenge to find a pant that has all the technical details the Levis commuter line has for the same price.

 

Great pocket arrangement, I especially like the front pockets. I thought I was gonna hate it, but it totally works. Very strong taper, and the snap closures make it even more tapered if you want it to be. Same 2% elastane as the most recent version of the regular commuter trousers. However, unlike the commuter trouser which is a 511, this is just labeled as a "loose leg" fit. It really isn't a loose leg fit at all. I sized up to a 33, still very slim and the taper is strong.

 

Highly recommended for anyone who wants cargo pants on a budget.

been curious about the pocket layout. the front flap on hip pockets is also a snap closure pocket, no? 

do the cargo pockets follow the same build?

[TwelveAM]

Just picked up a pair of Stone Island Cotton Satin pant from Haven, which is very reminiscent of ACR's p10-s cut and details. Not a big fan of the cuffs, but a lot of nice little features and articulations.

[SuE]

Feels nice, definitely not for those living in frigid weather since it doesn't bring as much insulation and heat retention as say the Mionn vest from AV. However, it's a nice feeling for cooler weather like spring and fall.

Threw it on today, but a bit too warm to wear much.

 

 

What's the temp today?

[Dolphinski]

Has anyone seen such a thing as a composite jumper/top with a built in breathable neck gaiter? Ideally merino body but I'd take a Polartec and even more ideally with thumb holes! Is this one of those things that no one makes?

[readytoignite]

^^^ That reminds me, I had a Prada Sport cashmere turtleneck with thumbhole cuffs + matching beanie that clipped on to the body of the sweater, season FW 01. I wonder if I still have it?

[carlanton]

Repost of various relevant outfits.

 

 

 

 

 

Also: klättermusen ETA proof cargos. 

 

Edited February 4, 2014 by carlanton

[manuel venatof]

The lovely first days in a jackets life - when the DWR still works as god intended to...

Edited February 4, 2014 by manuel venatof

[thorth]

Hi all!
I'm looking for a warm jacket/parka, waterproof (membrane, seamtaped), down (or synthetic filling), slim and plain appearance.
Something like the Therme Parka (Arcterxy) or the Polar Trench (Aether). Preferably some schoeller material (c_change).

 

Should keep me warm for longer times outside, even without proper layering (so 2nd layer underneath). Not necessarily for high(er) activity - the parka cut will most likely avoid that - but it's important for me, that the parka doesn't add too much bulk and the jacket can also be used for more formal activities/work (also maybe without a big hood like the one of the Therme Parka...)

 

Any ideas? Thanks in advance

[manuel venatof]

We talk about this very topic a few pages ago, and some sufus suggested a few nice parkas.

PD: The Westcomb Pemberton ticks all the boxes for you (C_change, Hutterite down, plain appaerance) and it would be the perfect parka were it not for the faulted cuffs (they use the same velcro cuffs as in the climbing jackets which in this case poses a few problems - the liner pops out everytime you enter the hand, horrible aesthetic,etc), whereas a retractable cuffs would´ve been perfect - and expected in a expensive jacket).

http://shopwestcomb.com/pemberton-parka.html

PS: Strange, It seems - in the new pics - the moulded cuffs have disappeared. Gotta email them to see which system they are using now.

Edited February 4, 2014 by manuel venatof

[EG562]

http://store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Apparel/Apparel-Accessories/Nemesis-Balaclava

someone posted a bala on ebay a while back made from the same sphere square fleece as patagonia for like 10$. Been trying to find ever since. 

[Appleseed]

I know I slept on these the last few times they've been in stock; but full run up on Nike.com

 

[scamster]

Has anyone seen such a thing as a composite jumper/top with a built in breathable neck gaiter? Ideally merino body but I'd take a Polartec and even more ideally with thumb holes! Is this one of those things that no one makes?

 

there's the rapha deep winter base layer.

 

composite construction but mainly made out of merino, thumb holes but has a balaclava instead of the sought after neck gaiter. worth a look but only small sizes left.

[wahwho11]

those sfb boots are pretty cool.  i have the same suede chukkas tigerprawn is wearing and i enjoy them. the soles are a lot sturdier than it looks (looking like free soles).  i'm going to assume they're a lot more water resistant.

[Igneousity]

Hey, I'm regretting like fuck that I passed up on a SISP bomber jacket in small, didn't know I liked it until I saw it in person. Nobody happens to have a bead on one of these in small, do they?

 

And damn you Tigerprawn, you just convinced me to buy that vest.

Edited February 5, 2014 by Igneousity

[thorth]

Yes,I read those postings about the Parkas but there were none that really were what I am looking for.

The Pemberton is quite nice but the problem with the sleeves/cuffs doesn't make this one attractive for me (too bad because the rest, except maybe the bulk, seem to be perfect)...