I'm heading to Ireland in November. I plan on being outdoors for many hours each day. I'm considering the Abisko Winter Stretch. Is this overkill? If so, what is best. Thanks.

Hello,

I plan to buy the Atom SV jacket for daily travel and warmth while working in the basement. Is the 2026 model worth it? I have read reports of pilling even during normal use. Should the Atom SV be reserved as a layer under another outer shell? I am looking for a lightweight, warm jacket for indoor and regular outdoor wear at home and in the office. Are there any alternatives? The Atom SV meets my needs, but I will not purchase it if pilling occurs, as it would fail to suit a professional setting. I can spend more or just give it a pass to get a better version.

I have to admit its definitely tough... Its not perfect but I definitely think its an interesting concept for Pistol lights. What do you guys think?

Hello,

I'm looking for layer gloves for my sister. I live my Black diamond softshell gloves, but due to her being a size 5, they don't fit her. Finding anything similar in the kids section seems to be impossible, unfortunately, I've been looking for weeks now.

If anything has an idea for a glove that's windproof, breathable and good for temperatures -10 - 0°C or 15-30°F I'd be very thankful. It doesn't need to be waterproof as she can put shell mittens over top.

Thank you all.

Welches Tarp über meine Hängematte?

Helloo,

ich bin schon seit längerer Zeit dabei mir ein Outdoor-Setup perfekt nach meinen Vorstellungen zu erstellen (Bin dabei auch sehr sparsam und besitze die meisten Dinge auch gebraucht und deshalb recht günstig), und habe mich jetzt endgültig dazu entschieden als Schlafgelegenheit eine Hängematte und ein Tarp zu benutzen.

Als Hängematte besitze ich eine von Decathlon, 3m lang.

Jetzt brauche ich jedoch noch ein Tarp und bin dabei sehr überfragt. Ich schreibe vielleicht mal ein paar Dinge auf die mir wichtig sind/bei denen ich noch Beratung brauche:

\- wie groß soll das Tarp sein? (habe gelesen 3m\*3m soll passend sein für meine Hängemattenlänge)

\- es soll wasserdicht/wasserfest also für wind und wetter geeignet sein (welche Eigenschaften soll das tarp haben?)

\- preislich sollte es zwischen 30-50€ liegen (egal ob gebraucht oder neu)

\- ist es ratsam ein "set" mit sowohl heringen als auch paracord zu kaufen oder lieber alles getrennt?

\- ich brauche vielleicht keine Ultralight-Version(falls das für den preis möglich ist natürlich sehr gerne) aber es sollte trotzdem auf keinen Fall zu schwer sein und gut in einen Rucksack passen, da ich viel gehen werde.

Falls ihr mir nun direkt eins empfehlen könntet, welches zu meinen Anforderungen passt würde ich mich sehr freuen, sonst bin ich jederzeit bereit, auf weitere Fragen/Diskussionen einzugehen!:)

(Disclaimer: I included the “as a dude” part because some of my girl friends said that aritzia is supposed to be for women and that seeing a dude wearing a super puff would ick them)

I know no jacket does it all but If I had to pick one for everyday use (walking to and from classes, standing outside waiting for the bus, walking my dog, etc), which one of these two should I pick? Any additional recommendations are definitely welcome.

Ideally I’d wear it from mid October till the end of the winter. Average winter temps are between 0C and -15C here where Im locating In Canada with some days reaching -25C/-30C.

Id also love some gloves reccs if you guys have any

Thanks In advance :)

So to all my outdoor pros. Without talking about money, is the ARC’TERYX better or just as good as the Rab. I LOVE the aesthetic look for the Arc’teryx but I will be in NYC in the winter and I want to know which is better. I also have a ARC’TERYX shell if it does rain for it to go over the jacket. Should I buy the Arc’teryx or the Rab. The Rab just looks a little too puffy but it’s because it’s more down I know. Are they about equal ? For me to just buy the Arc’teryx.

This is the Coolibar vermillion face mask. I’m taken aback by how much sun comes through this. How on earth is this upf 50?!? The company won’t give any straight answers. It’s always a generic response with no specifics. Questions I want answered are:
1. Has the perforated UCmax™ fabric used in the Vermillion mask been independently tested and verified to meet UPF 50+ standards?
2. Does the UPF 50+ rating apply specifically to the perforated sections of the fabric, or was testing performed on nonperforated portions?
3. How does Coolibar account for direct UV transmission through the visible openings in the fabric?
4. Do you have laboratory testing results documenting UVA and UVB transmission percentages for this specific material?
5. Has the fabric been evaluated for UV protection when stretched or worn directly against the skin, as it would be during normal use?

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I feel duped and scammed relying on this for my outdoor recreation.

Does anyone want to exchange photos and talk about jackets. Snowsuits. Sleeping bags ?