mrblobby – Member

Luckily there are plenty of excellent synthetic choices (most suggested on here for example), which are likely better for uk conditions, so an easy concern to avoid

Let’s just hope there’s no truth to the rumour that primaloft is made from the refined bones of Chinese workers who throw themselves off the roof of the Foxcoon factory when they can’t deal with the pressure of making the latest apple products.

I just got a Jack wolfskin Troposhere, it’s warm and waterproof, mixed down and synthetic. Wouldn’t wear it for anything very active tho.

Let’s just hope there’s no truth to the rumour that primaloft is made from the refined bones of Chinese workers who throw themselves off the roof of the Foxcoon factory when they can’t deal with the pressure of making the latest apple products.

😯 😆

Alpkit Filoment or Decathlon, don’t waste your money on anything else.

The latest Filoment is a really good jacket at the price and full stop. It’s warmer than earlier versions as they’ve used a lighter fabric that lets the down loft better and the down itself is water resistant, which means it’s less of a ball-ache if it gets wet.

I’d still go for a synthetic fill for a jacket that’s likely to get a real battering and be regularly soaked – Primaloft is the obvious market leader, but there are plenty of decent alternatives.

Eventually gone for a Rab Xenon X for £130…I was originally looking for something a bit warmer but this is packable and can be used as a mid layer if I’m standing around. Thanks guys