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 Jamie B 15 Oct 2013
Updating my shell layers for winter, looking for something bombproof!

The performance benchmark is that it'll survive a wrestling session in a mixed chimney; any suggestions?
ccmm 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

This: http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/93971-iron-man-mark-iv.jpg

Alternatively ME Changabang stands up pretty well.
In reply to Jamie B:
I've a Crux Flak jkt going
Red Large,don't think they come
Anymore indestructible :-D
 peebles boy 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

Rab Latok jacket. The epitome of bombproof (until you iron it to re proof it and your iron setting is too high...surprisingly fragile in that particular situation!)
 Steve Perry 15 Oct 2013
In reply to peebles boy:
> (In reply to Jamie B)
>
> Rab Latok jacket. The epitome of bombproof


+1

 Climber_Bill 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

I'm sure all the top end jackets are suitable, but I can vouch for the ME Changabang as well.

Has fared well with a number of winter seasons wrestling with Caingorm granite and all the typical winter weather.
In reply to Jamie B:

Another +1 for the Rab Latok (not Latok Alpine), the sallopettes are pretty good too.
 CurlyStevo 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:
"any suggestions?"

Have you considered stretchy soft shell for climbing with a belay jacket. I've not used a hard shell (unless it was raining and that was once in the lakes) since owning this combo!
 shaunmillar 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B: I'll vouch for the ME Kamchatka. Bombproof as they come.
craigloon 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

NW Alpine Eyebright jacket, made of non-woven Dyneema!

http://nwalpine.com/store/#!/~/product/category=5235882&id=21771509
 BnB 15 Oct 2013
In reply to craigloon: And only 125grams!! Where's the catch?

Oh $600... That translates to about £600 retail IME.

Interesting item though. Wonder how well it breathes.
 Denni 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

I'd go for a good old fashioned Goretex XCR jacket like the old Changabang, TNF Guide jacket etc.
Will take a hammering and although slighty heavier, I personally think they stand up better to being hammered.
Only my tuppenceworth of course!
 MagnusL 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

Army Goretex jacket. Cheap as chips and practically indestructable!
 butteredfrog 15 Oct 2013
In reply to BnB:

For £600 its a shame it looks like a screwed up Tyvek suit. Not a lot of pub posing value in that one.
craigloon 15 Oct 2013
In reply to butteredfrog:

I guess you could keep the price tag attached? : )
craigloon 15 Oct 2013
In reply to butteredfrog:

Actually it looks like the top half of those CSI suits they wear at murder scenes.
robatkinson 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

Haglofs Spitz, the cut for me is perfect and its not fussy, oh and according to the Rep the outer fabric is as tough as cordura.

a bit pricey though
 Matt Buchanan 15 Oct 2013
In reply to Jamie B:

Hi Jamie,

I have a Rab Latok in size XL I'm going to sell if you're interested. It's brand new with Labels attached. As stated above - totally bombproof!

Cheers,
Matt
 butteredfrog 15 Oct 2013
In reply to craigloon:

Yep Tyvek, that's the ones!
 butteredfrog 15 Oct 2013
In reply to robatkinson:

On a serious note, I have a Spitz and I concider my Patagonia softshell to be more water resistant. The chest pockets fill up with water in anything more than drizzle too.
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