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- From: sex@chopin.udel.edu (Martin Solo Schamis)
- Subject: Re: Goretex jackects
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- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 05:51:41 GMT
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- I own the NF mountain-lite jacket. It is virtually the same jacket as
- the mountain jacket, only it weighs slightly less, lacks an inner powder
- skirt and is slightly longer (~2") It is also about $40 cheaper than the
- mountain jacket. You can still zip in all the other jackets, and I have
- found the jacket to be highly durable. I have had it for well over a year
- and hiked numerous times, in rain, snow, sun, etc. I have also skied
- in the jacket in -15 degree weather. The jacket is one of my favorite
- possessions. I would never conceive going hiking, winter or summer
- without it. I would suggest the mountain lite over the mountain jacket
- if for nothing else than price. They are virtually the same jacket,
- only the NF mountain Light is, as the name implies, lighter, thus lending
- itself to all season camping.
- The features on the jacket continue to impress me with their function.
- There are flaps and drawcords in places where I have never before seen
- them on many 'comparable' jackets. Once you end up out in a rainstorm
- somewhere, you really begin to appreciate the construction of the
- jacket, obviously designed by people who knew what they were doing.
- I would suggest, however, to wait for a sale, or visit an outlet.
- These jackets go on sale very often. There is a North Face outlet in
- Reading, PA where a lot of friends have gotten equipment for half
- price or better. I personally bought my jacket at "the end of the season"
- when prices get dropped as next years things come in. Be aware, however,
- that the higher level shells do not get outdated each year. The North
- Face has had the same designs for their jackets for quite a few years,.
- You will however, end up saving a bundle if you keep an eye out for any
- sort of sale. I would suggest spending the extra money. I don't
- think you will be dissapointed.
-
- Martin
- sex@brahms.udel.edu
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- DISCLAIMER:
- My opinions are.
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