The goretex pro will be louder than the alpha gen i, have had both. The pro is more breathable but the alpha jackets are really tough. The new alpha gen ii material is very similar to the pro in noise. Awesome jackets and you will not be disappointed over time it will win you over. The best...
Best fleeces ever : patagonia R1, Arcteryx Naga, Arcteryx Fortrez, Mountain Hardwear monkey man and many more. Lots of earthy tone options for hunting et al. Try the mountaineering lines, been doing it a lot longer and better imho then many current offerings in camo.
Please post pics, this has my interest for sure for nwt mountains! Would love to hear more stories of packing some heavy weight out as well! Thx fellas.
A lot of the mountaineering gear is just as high quality if not higher then a lot of the hunting brands. You pay a lot for the camo. Solid earthy tones and colours work as well or better, are cheaper and you can wear more without standing out around town etc. Arcteryx, outdoor research...
Looking for some feedback from those that have used both and can provide some insight. Looking for real first hand experience and comparison. Thanks guys.
Just took a look at the hpg site, looks like the Tarapocket would work well on the frame and make a sweet little daypack and load hauler. Could use it with the lid as well. Need one of those!
Been running some Outdoor Research boxer briefs for a few months and they are nice and light syntheti pc (with polygene) also a pair of blended poly/merino that are a little heavier but solid and comfy.
Smartwool makes a better merino boxer/brief than icebreaker in my opinion, the anatomical...
I was able to snag a guide light frame and have it on the way, interested to see the differences in practice. I ended up getting a large and am on the cusp of large and medium belt so hope that is not an issue. I was dead set on selling the nice frame or trading it but think it might be worth...