Todays topic will be about Shell jackets. I should say that we can divide the shell jackets into four categories. The one with Tex or similar material, the hybrid (partly with Tex material) the soft-shell with wind-stopper and the polyester and pressed wool jacket.
(Author in Offerdal with a Taiga 3L shell jacket a ”Heavy-Duty” one) So what to chose then? As usual, the question will be -What will it be used for? I use a 3L jacket for hard-core adventures or long adventures (high altitude etc.) I also got a 2,5L for more easy adventures. This one is very useful. Easy to pack with low weight means a lot of alternative to use. I have tried the hybrid ones, but I am not so happy with them. The polyester and pressed wool is perfect in constant cool temperature or when it good weather (you need to bring a shall that protect you from real wet weather, which means more in the backpack)
Ok, so what is important to check while choosing jacket? If you are going to wear back-pack for long or demanding adventures you need a jacket with a permeability of 20 000-28 000. This for the pack affect the jacket function. this means as well that you need to customize it, so you don’t have all the weight at the shoulders. You should also think about how many pockets you need, and if you are going to climb with it. A three layer jacket is more durable but a two layer feels more cozy.
See ya tomorrow…
What do you think about the new long jackets that cover the hips and bum? Norrøna has one thats like a shell anorak.
Juratind is a great place. Beautiful film Bergman.