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Loved the ReelRock8 films, they always put on such a great show.

One that particularly struck me featured Hazel Finnley, who was wearing a red top that looked to be part insulated [Primaloft ?] over her torso, and part regular stretch top [power stretch rather than fluffy fleece] a sort of hybrid ?

As a long time sufferer of Reynaulds I am always on the look out for ideas of how to keep warm. If this top is also windproof it could be fabulous.

And as an avid hater of shopping I have no idea who would make it or where to find it, brief surfing hasnt come up with anything.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Sarah

In reply to sarahkeast: Might be north face, quick google later. is it this http://bouldersuk.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Reel-Rock-8-Spic...

In reply to sarahkeast:

It's something like the Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody

http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=Womens&mode...

Or this

http://www.jottnar.com/women/alfar-orange-w

As you said, it's a primaloft (or other synthetic fill) in the torso with a windproof fleece in the arms. Rab are also doing a version, the Rab Strata.

In reply to sarahkeast: Hazel Findlay is sponsored by North Face if im not mistaken, looks like this jacket, unless there is a newer model being released this season (on closer inspection a few details are slightly different including colour but the type of top is the same)

http://www.thenorthface.co.uk/tnf-uk-en/women-s/shop-by-category/women-s-pe...

this type of jacket is becoming more common, several major outdoor brands have started producing them, here are a few others to get you started.

berghaus ignite hybrid
http://store.berghaus.com/p/clothing/womens-ignite-hybrid-insulated-hoody/4...

marmot isotherm hoody
http://marmot.com/products/wms_isotherm_hoody?p=217,303

and variant hoody (jacket and vest options also available)
http://marmot.com/products/wms_variant_hoody

In reply to sarahkeast:

given the horizontal stitching and the hood, it looks like the TNF ZEPHYRUS Pro but without the pocket, maybe a sample one not production.

on the US website but not yet on the uk.

In reply to sarahkeast:
I havn't seent he film but it sounds like a Patagonia hybrid could fit the bill?
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Fleece-Jacket-Reviews/Patagonia-Nano-Puff-Hyb...

In reply to sarahkeast: thanks so much for replies. It is the Pemby by TNF. Sadly way out of my price range but a lovely looking bit of gear. Glad I love my old Buffalo mtn shirt so much.

In reply to sarahkeast: I don't get these hybrid tops. Wouldn't an insulated gilet over a base layer provide the same warmth with more flexibility at lower cost?

In reply to sarahkeast:

Don't know if this is any help to you but I think they had them in the outlet store in Cheshire Oaks (Ellesmere Port) when I was there a couple of weeks ago but I think they where still £100 and in black.

cheers

Gaz

In reply to sarahkeast:

I don't think it is, it's down filled not primaloft and called the Verto. I've seen ads for them in US magazines I think. They don't seem to sell them outside of the US yet http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?partNu... and it will probably be more expensive than primaloft one!

I'm reviewing the Jöttnar Alfar currently, and have reviewed the Marmot Variant in the past http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=4447 There are strengths and weaknesses to hybrid jackets like this I think, and they do tend to be pretty pricey. Like some one said, arguably a body warmer and a micro fleece will work as well, possibly warmer, be more flexible (you've two things!) and could cost less. If you want a thin, very light down vest check out Uniqlo! http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/078797 I've got the mens jacket and its great for the money. Much better down than in many similar looking high street brand "down" (feather often actually) jackets and vests. I also got a down vest that is super light from Decathlon - on sale in summer for €30 so a bit of a bargain! Again good quality down for something so cheap.