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Whether it is a wave of domestic brands or international brands, the original cost-effective products are now moving towards light luxury. All kinds of product lines that have never been heard of have also emerged, so that many talented whites buy completely unnecessary orders, to be honest, this is not worth buying!
Our article will mainly talk about one punch and three shells, storm jackets, wind shells, soft shells, hard shells, each category is divided into daily use needs and outdoor professional scene use needs for product recommendation.
---- shell shell? A storm jacket that can't touch your head----
Before recommending the product, first understand the difference between soft shell, hard shell, storm jacket (this is a very important part, many people really don't know), if you understand, you can go directly to the next topic ~
The "storm suit" was first used for the final charge 2-3 hours away from the summit when climbing a snowy mountain at a high altitude, when the down jacket would be taken off, the large backpack would be unloaded, and only a lighter suit would be worn lightly, which is the origin of the name "storm suit" Chinese.
Early storm jackets whether three layers or two layers, its surface cloth is generally a relatively hard nylon layer, which itself is easy to understand, as the most important outdoor outer protection, waterproof and breathable is actually secondary, strong and wear-resistant is the most basic function. However, in the 90s of last century, with the development of fabric technology, the surface of the storm jacket has begun to use softer materials to replace the hard state of the past, which means that outdoor enthusiasts' functional requirements for storm jackets have changed from traditional sturdy and durable to comfortable and sufficient.
At present, there is no unified official positioning explanation for the term "storm jacket", and there are three current mainstream views: (1) hard shell = storm jacket, soft shell and wind shell are separate products; (2) The storm jacket includes soft shell, hard shell, and three-in-one storm jacket, three product lines, and the wind shell is a separate product; (3) The storm jacket includes a soft and hard wind shell.
I personally prefer the third statement, the following is purely personal understanding, welcome other voices to leave messages to discuss~ storm jacket is the same as the sneakers we said when we were children, is a general synonym for products used in a type of scene, but when outdoor activities are more recognized, the brand has developed different product lines according to subdivided scenarios, so there are various shells. For example, when I was a child, running shoes, cross-country shoes, hiking shoes, hiking shoes, etc. were called tourist shoes or sports shoes, and now few people will use this general term to explain their purchase needs.
In order to facilitate everyone's understanding, a table ⬇️ was made
The main reason for the major properties of the three shells actually stems from the well-known technological fabrics ⬇️
Foreign fabrics: top fabrics for storm jackets - GORE-TEX, EVENT fabrics, Sympatex technology, Omni-Tech fabrics, Omni-Stop fabrics, Conduit fabrics, etc.
DOMESTIC FABRICS: PATHFINDER WBW-TEX FABRIC, WEI-TEX TECHNOLOGY FABRIC, DANIK FABRIC, FILTERTEC FABRIC, ETC.
The more widely used is Gore-Tex fabric, this fabric rainwater can not be completely penetrated, and the windproof effect is very good, the air penetration rate can be reduced to about 5L/㎡/s, can also be regarded as completely windproof.
Brand recommendation (for informational purposes only, without any basis)
----- shell shell, wind shell-----
The new term "Windshell" - wind shell / light shell, in this summer to replace the autumn and winter fire soft shell and hard shell Hardshell was blown by all kinds of marketing numbers all over the Internet, to put it bluntly, it is actually a "skin trench coat" changed its name. How did this word come about? Tracing back to the source, you may have to ask [one bird, two elephants and three rats].
But it must be said! In summer, we really have to have a [wind shell]~ So, wind shell, when to wear? (Professional line, still a little technology)
Hiking with rising mountain winds: Lightweight, breathable and easy-to-carry wind shells are a must-have for hiking in spring and autumn. Although the pace of hiking is usually slow, a functional wind shell is a good choice to prevent small climate changes between mountains and temperature differences between morning and evening.
Running/cycling with the first drop in temperature: The wind shell has good breathability, wind resistance, and a certain elasticity, although running usually chooses T-shirts, shorts, but the wind shell can give the body extra temperature control protection in the morning and winter environment when the temperature is low, from cold wind.
Urban air-conditioned room for changing seasons: The wind shell adopts light and thin materials, maintains breathability and temperature control by keeping the fabric dry, calmly copes with the indoor and outdoor temperature difference of the urban air-conditioned room, and becomes a skin "air conditioner" with heat insulation and cooling. Freely cope with indoor and outdoor scene switching, comfortable and more convenient.
Soft shell / hard shell wear every day! But not necessarily comfortable!
The following is only for professional use
As the first test of cutting-edge technology of outdoor products is hard shell, he as the extreme environment adventure necessary equipment represents the highest level of outdoor products, the first undertaker of technology decentralization is soft shell, so many people always can't distinguish between the two brothers.
Speaking of this, we must first talk about the well-known outdoor brand ranking [one bird, two elephants, three rats / bata, four foxes / black diamond / big nut], ranked first Archaeopteryx, ranked second mammoth, there has been a lot of controversy since the third, marmots / climbers / bata have their own huge fan user base; The fourth place Arctic Fox, Black Diamond, and Shan Hao (Big Nut), no one will obey the other. In the product recommendations below, we explain them one by one. In short, the [shell world] is full of birds and beasts.
It is also important to emphasize that outdoor clothing is not daily commuting clothing, so do not use the comfort, elasticity, breathability and so on of regular clothing to measure outdoor clothing. I saw many friends who followed the trend to buy hard shells last year complaining madly: this thing is expensive and difficult to wear, and it clicks after covering the sweat
Build the above basic 0 outdoor experience and do not have an outdoor plan if you want to come to an outdoor clothing, choose a soft shell! Compared with the hard-shell storm jacket, the soft shell pays more attention to warmth, windproof, and water-repellent function. Softshell storm suits are ideal for urban commuting, as well as occasional outdoor activities with less harsh climates.
----- shell shell, soft shell-----
What is a soft shell?
If you are interested, you can see the detailed introduction and development history ⬇️ of soft shell, click the picture ⬇️ [soft shell is an outdoor fierce with one to ten! ] 】
Simply summarized: a breathable, waterproof, warm and comfortable jacket.
Although the soft shell also belongs to the category of storm jackets, compared with the loose and fat style of the hard shell, the soft shell is casual, fashionable, stylish and stylish.
The type of soft shell can be selected ⬇️ according to the needs of the scene:
1. High air permeability, low waterproofness and heat preservation
2. Low air permeability, high waterproof and heat preservation
On this ⬆️ basis, it can be subdivided into three types ⬇️: light, medium and heavy:
1. Lightweight, elastic material elastic cut, highly breathable, suitable for outdoor activities in dry weather;
2. Medium weight, relatively thick elastic material, medium breathability, certain warmth, suitable for use in dry and cold climates;
3. Thick fabric, inner layer of fleece, sacrificing elasticity to cope with complex climatic environment, suitable for cold and humid environment;
--- product recommendations
--- THROW THE BOSS ARCTERYX ARCHAEOPTERYX IN FRONT OF THE FRONT FIRST, AND THEN TALK ABOUT THE REST
GAMMA is the most classic soft shell of the Primeval Bird, belonging to the Essentials series, and the Primitive Bird's definition of GAMMA is "a weatherproof middle layer or jacket with elasticity, highly breathable and wear-resistant". GAMMA has four subdivisions: SL, LT, AR and MX, and Archaeopteryx has a clear positioning.
- SL (with clothes and pants): Fortius DW1.0 fabric, thinnest, wearing scene between wind shell and regular soft shell, windproof, slightly less resistant to water, suitable for late spring and early autumn.
- LT (with clothes and pants): light and wear-resistant, windproof and waterproof, light and thin. Wee Burly Double Weave shell, nylon/polyester double woven fabric with DWR (Long Lasting Water Repellent) treatment.
- AR (pants only): good stretch, Burly Double Weave fabric, highly tear resistant, medium warmth, currently seems to be only pants, no top.
- MX (with clothes and pants): GAMMA MX's warmest GAMMA soft shell, which is both abrasion resistant and highly windproof and water resistant outdoors, can be said to be the most appropriate definition of [outdoor soft shell] A soft shell jacket. It is suitable for most daily outdoor sports such as mountaineering and hiking.
-ARCTERYX light outdoor soft shell requirements:
Strenuous aerobic exercise such as running or traveling lightly and quickly: choose the TRINO collection.
Daily activities or trips in the city: choose the SOLANO series, which has a simple appearance and sufficient functions.
--- soft shell must mention the MAMMUT mammoth
Mammoth is the originator of soft shell clothing, mammoth is currently the most well-known soft shell in China is the Ultimate series, Ultimate has been upgraded many times, and now it has reached the seventh generation.
- The Mammut Mammoth Ultimate VII hooded jacket is a technical softshell jacket with a hood for hiking, hiking and mountaineering. Using Gore-Tex's® three-layer material, it is strong, elastic, windproof and breathable. Waterproof impregnation is PFCec-free, and the outer material and back of the fabric are made of recycled polyester. Built-in drawstring for adjustment, hood with reinforced visor for effective protection from wind and moisture. A range of useful features, whether the hem width can be adjusted with a drawstring, two side pockets and a hidden chest pocket with zipper, or welt at the back of the front zipper, it's perfect for mountain adventures. An improved version of the Mammut Ultimate Classic once again sets the standard – with environmentally friendly technical materials.
--- have to say Marmot Groundhog Divine Clothes
There is a widely circulated garment in the outdoor world, the "God's Clothing", and he comes from the Marmot marmot. "Divine clothing" does not refer to a specific product. It is a Marmot jacket jacket with a DriLime® lining, and it is known as a god robe because it is powerful and can be worn outdoors.
DriClime®, a two-component weave consisting of two yarns of different tireness, is made of ultra-fine yarn, has strong moisture wicking properties, and is very lightweight. The coarser outer yarns of this knitted weave are filament yarns with an open capillary structure, which direct moisture from the skin to the back of the more evaporative mesh lining, thus ensuring a comfortable wearing process.
The main key point of DriLime® is its three-dimensional structure. When moisture is removed from the inner fabric, it will be dispersed to the surface of the outer fabric, improving the efficiency of perspiration wicking and drying quickly.
At the same time, it is also resistant to water repellency ⬇️. To sum up in one sentence: it has strong moisture absorption, perspiration, quick-drying performance, and is both windproof and rainproof.
The weight of the god robe is about 200g, and after compression, it is only the size of a fist, and it can be stored in your pocket.
The DriClime collection of clothing won Backpacker's Editor's Choice Award back in 1993, Gold in 2002, Environmental Protection Award in 2008, and more. More than two decades later, no other brand has ever produced more clothing than Marmot. It is enough to see the strength of the Divine Clothes series.
Marmot's soft shell is divided into three grades according to the thickness of the fabric: M1, M2, and M3; M1 is the thickest, M3 is the thinnest, but even the thinnest style is similar to our ordinary coat fabric. The entire M series is tightly cut, waterproof, abrasion-resistant, breathable, and all are lightweight and sporty.
- M1 series (with clothes and pants): The warmth is best due to the thickest fabric, especially for aerobic exercise in cold climates.
- M2 Series: The best-selling series in soft shells, it is also the most suitable series for light outdoor and daily commuting wear. Breathability and warmth are balanced, and it looks slim and thin to wear, not as hard as the M1.
- M3 series (with clothes and pants): the lightest and most breathable of the three, the soft and comfortable wearing feeling is all thanks to the double weaving technology, with high breathability, low water resistance and heat preservation, light outdoor and daily commuting wear.
KLATTERMUSEN Mithril Kevlar Mithril Mithrlar: Called "chain mail" by outdoor circles,
- The legendary product made by Kevlar has been loved and sought after by rat fans since its launch in 2001. Made from Keprotec stretch elastic material, designed by the Swiss company Schoeller Textil AG for the Klattermusen brand for the MITHRIL JACKET KEVLAR Mithril Mithril chain mail. 11% Kevlar + 11% elastane + 18% polyester + 60% nylon Keprotec fabric is an aramid fabric mixed with Kevlar (yes, that bulletproof fabric), commonly used in the wear-resistant areas of outdoor products such as knees, hips, trouser legs and other positions.
We have also reunited with this.
----- shell shell, hard shell -----
If you have outdoor sports habits such as ice climbing, snow-mountaineering, polar exploration, long-distance and long-term hiking, and heavy hiking, it is recommended that you can come to a hard shell, and friends who want to buy it for daily wear or return to the soft shell part to have a good look. Or select a product that is lightweight ⬇️ in the product recommendation
--- go directly to product recommendations
(Note: Some brands equate the definition of hard shell with a storm jacket, but a storm jacket is not equal to a hard shell)
- The inescapable Arc'teryx Archaeopteryx
(1) Arc'teryx Archaeopteryx hard shell is divided into three series: Alpha, Beta, and Zeta, and these three series of storm suits, Archaeopteryx have very clear use scene settings.
Alpha: Minimalist design for climbing and high-altitude environments.
Beta: The most versatile high-performance product for a variety of environments.
Zeta: Comfortable for lightweight hiking and multi-day hiking.
Alpha is suitable for high-altitude extreme outdoors; Bate daily outdoor is the most practical, suitable for most domestic donkey friends; Zeta is suitable for usual suburban walks.
(2) These three series are divided into 5 sub-series, each sub-series also has a very delicate product positioning, professionalism from top to bottom, the higher up, the stronger and wear-resistant, but also the heavier and less breathable, the worse the comfort to wear, SV is the strongest and wear-resistant, SL is the lightest.
SV: Suitable for harsh climates
AR: Applicable to all environments
LT: Suitable for light weight
FL: Suitable for agile & lightweight
SL: Suitable for ultra-light weight
According to (1) (2), there will be more than 10 storm suits, taking Alpha SV's "N100p-X 3L GTX Pro" as an example, N=Nylon nylon: 100=Danny number of cloth, the higher the number, the more wear-resistant; p = polyester polyester fiber: X = fabric has a high-performance weight ratio, that is, both light weight and strength: 3/2L = 3/2 layer cloth lamination; r=rip-stop tear resistance.
- ARC'TERYX Archaeopteryx Alpha SV : In order to meet this harsh natural environment and mountaineering needs, Archaeopteryx Alpha SV has set itself very strict standards since its inception. A Alpha SV requires 259 man-hours and 217 processes, not including the large amount of upfront research and design investment spent by the designers and related personnel on the garment. (It's not recommended to buy it if there's nothing to do, it's really uncomfortable)
- ARC'TERYX Archaeopteryx Beta AR: A perennial bestseller in Archaeopteryx hard shell, a full-featured workhorse. GTX's professional GORE-TEX® Pro Shell waterproof and breathable fabric is used, and special reinforcement N40r-X nylon and N80p-X polyester are added to make the clothes more protective. The surface is also treated with DWR waterproofing, and the waterproof and breathable performance is quite in place. In addition, the WaterTight™ fully waterproof zipper, underarm breathable zipper, adjustable integrated hood, Die-cut Velcro® design, adjustable hem and slightly longer back hem are all thoughtful.
Mountain Hardwear MHW (Big Nut)
(I personally like an outdoor brand, that is, it is too difficult to buy in China), the top outdoor brand in North America, the products are known for the use of top technological materials, innovative design, exquisite craftsmanship and first-class tailoring. Shanhao's hard-shell jacket is particularly famous, with its own high-tech waterproof and breathable material Dry.Q. Dry.Q fabric is an improvement of Mountain Hardwear on the basis of eVent, which is divided into DRY.Q elite and DRY according to the ability of rainproof and breathable from high to high. Q Active、DRY. Q core。
- Mountain Hardwear 山浩 Mixaction Dry.Q Elite ：
- Dry.Q Elite is a well-known waterproof and breathable fabric of Mountain Hardwear, authorized by eVent and independently improved, waterproof and breathable than eVent. Dry.Q Elite has TransActive technology, which actively absorbs sweat beads on the surface of the human body and excretes them outward. Waterproof and breathable membranes such as Gore-Tex are passively breathable and can only be penetrated when sweat evaporates.
- Compared with the world's top waterproof and breathable fabric, Gore-Tex Pro has the same waterproof performance, but Dry.Q Elite's breathability performance is better, and the breathability performance is about 40% higher than Gore-Tex.
- Outdoor Research Helium Ii Lemongrass: Pertex Shield+ 2.5-layer fabric, waterproof and breathable, full-seam laminated, laminated structure; 100% 30D tearproof nylon, windproof and lightweight; Adjustable hood, adjust the size of the hat at will; One-way open front zipper with YKK AquaGuard zipper for durability; Zippered pocket at the chest for belongings; The internal pocket can be used as a storage bag; Reflective icon, stylish design; The jacket adopts elastic cuffs and elastic drawstring hem to keep warm and breathable and prevent cold air intrusion; The jacket comes with an iron lock pull ring.
Klattermusen climber, to climber, the majority of outdoor enthusiasts in China are familiar with the Mithril Kevlar softshell storm jacket known as "Mithril chain mail". (We're still in the group)
The fabric uses Kevlar Kevlar fabric for bulletproof vests, which is the hardest storm jacket in the world. Committed to using 100% recycled technical fabrics, the climber has won a sustainability award, and its classic soft-shell storm jacket Mithril won the European Outdoor Industry Gold Award.
- KLATTERMUSEN Brage Bragi: Sport-built fit with 3 layers of Kutan fabric for all-mountain clothing for cold weather. Fluorocarbon-free, made from recycled polyamide using a flexibly woven method. The wear-prone areas of the garment are treated with Duracoat, a strong, sturdy and ultra-lightweight firearm coating technique. To prevent cold air from entering, the hat, waist and cuff ends are retracted to adjust. Built-in open and detachable snow skirt design and hat brim for enhanced wind protection.
- KLATTERMUSEN Giant Island Allgron 2.0: Also using self-developed 3-layer Kutan fabric, suitable for outdoor activities in a variety of adverse weather conditions. Allgron 2.0 Giant Island design features and practical details: back and hood reflective design; Underarm breathable zipper design; The cuffs, arms, hem and shoulders are treated with Duracoat wear-resistant coating to enhance durability in areas prone to wear; elastically adjustable neck protection fabric; Zipper pulls on the front zipper, which can also be used as whistles
About climbing rats, Lao Gai has a special article:
The most complete outdoor brand in history: Part two, Nordic Klättermusen climber, you are more particular than Archaeopteryx
Finally, Lao Gai has recently been testing a Mithril Jacket soft-shell jacket, Mithril Silver. On October 1, Lao Gai went hiking in Xinjiang, because the temperature was lower, he chose a soft shell as a marching suit, in addition to the well-known Archaeopteryx Gamma series, in fact, the climber also has a fairly good soft shell.
It strikes a good balance between wind resistance and warmth, as October 1 is not very cold, and this Mithril Jacket jacket is no problem to wear outdoors in spring, summer and autumn. Cut for a loose fit, the Mithril shell has a highly protective comfort lined collar with an extended back and elasticated cuffs that keep you warm and have some wind resistance.
The stretch fabric is certified by a third-party Swiss Blue Mark and uses the renowned BASF Ultramid eco-friendly recycled polyamide.
This time in the Gonggar Ring Road, at an altitude of 4500m at the Ledomaine Glacier, I wore a compression suit + vale, the temperature was about 5 degrees, and I didn't feel cold in a windy environment.
The windproof performance of the clothes is not particularly strong, if it is too breathable and there will be losses, these two points I prefer better breathability, because if there is a lot of wind, I just wear a storm suit. Usually, it doesn't have that much wind.
Finally, I wish all those who love the outdoors can meet good clothes and have money. Thank you for your patience here, ~~ Thank you for the fans of the Mithril Jacket jacket jacket that started yesterday.
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