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Nathanial Eady
(DaGreekPacker) - F

Locale: California's Central Coast
Recommendations for an E-vent Shell w/ Pit Zips? on 03/02/2009 23:36:24 MST Print View

Anyone have suggestions for a rain shell made with E-vent fabric but also has pitzips or other significant venting? Sorry if there is a previous thread, search mode on this site is cumbersome. Just really tired of dealing with my ridiculously overpriced arc'teryx gore-tex shell that cooks better than my alcohol stove. Or glass is half full, I guess it could be considered an underpriced sauna.
Tyeen Taylor
(TyMaz) - F

Locale: Alaska
Recommendations for an E-vent Shell w/ Pit Zip on 03/03/2009 01:09:48 MST Print View

Westcomb makes a few but they are not what many would consider lightweight.

Edited by TyMaz on 03/03/2009 01:21:17 MST.
Andrew Dolman
(andydolman) - M
Re: Recommendations for an E-vent Shell w/ Pit Zips? on 03/03/2009 04:19:54 MST Print View

Marmot Aegis might be worth looking at. It isn't eVent but the fabric has similar specs.
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/5889


They also have some very light jackets without pit zips.

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/5846
Richard Lyon
(richardglyon) - MLife

Locale: Bridger Mountains
Try Wild Things on 03/03/2009 09:34:05 MST Print View

Wild Things (www.wildthingsgear.com) sells an eVENT jacket with pit zips. It's called the Alpinist. Not sure if it qualifies as UL, though.
Michael Landman
(malndman) - F

Locale: Central NC, USA
Re: Try Wild Things on 03/04/2009 14:58:58 MST Print View

"It's called the Alpinist. Not sure if it qualifies as UL, though."
20 oz
Diplomatic Mike
(MikefaeDundee)

Locale: Under a bush in Scotland
Re Event shell w/pit zips on 03/04/2009 15:32:06 MST Print View

More of a mountaineering shell, but the Rab Latok has pit zips.
nanook ofthenorth
(nanookofthenorth) - MLife
 		CRUX on 03/04/2009 15:38:21 MST Print View

CRUX in the UK makes a couple jackets that fit the bill
Dana S
(Naman919) - F

Locale: Richmond, Virginia
Re: Re Event shell w/pit zips on 03/04/2009 15:41:10 MST Print View

@Mike

24oz!

Edited by Naman919 on 03/04/2009 15:42:39 MST.
Diplomatic Mike
(MikefaeDundee)

Locale: Under a bush in Scotland
Re Event shell w/pit zips on 03/04/2009 15:53:31 MST Print View

@Dana.
Yeah, i know. That's why i said "more of a mountaineering shell". ;)

Personally, i've never found the need for pit-zips in my e-Vent jackets.
Dana S
(Naman919) - F

Locale: Richmond, Virginia
Re: Re Event shell w/pit zips on 03/04/2009 16:12:23 MST Print View

@Mike

I know, just pulling your chain.

I would definitely love an ID thru-hiker with pit-zips
Thom Darrah
(thomdarrah) - MLife

Locale: Southern Oregon
E-vent Shell w/ Pit Zips? on 03/04/2009 16:20:15 MST Print View

Wildthings SL eVent Alpinist @ 16 oz, no pit zips. Tough, clean design and made in the USA! Cost is $275.00 I think and is available in four colors including black.
Ben 2 World
(ben2world) - MLife

Locale: So Cal
Re: Recommendations for an E-vent Shell w/ Pit Zips? on 03/04/2009 16:32:11 MST Print View

Nathaniel:

I asked the same question 3 years ago -- and still no bona fide UL eVENT jackets with pit zips. Why? Because the eVENT laminate/fabric itself is relatively heavy (not heavy per se but more weighty as compared to true UL competition out there).

While you await more responses... consider the MontBell Peak Shell jacket. It weighs just 11 oz. and comes with both front zips (with hand pockets), extra long pit zips, and fully-adjustable hood and hem!

Like eVENT, MontBell's proprietary "Breeze Dry Tec" laminate is also directly air permeable while maintaining 100% rain-proofness. Like eVENT, it dispenses with the breathability-inhibiting PU layer altogether.

I believe eVENT, MontBell, and Driducks are the only materials that are rainproof yet directly air permeable on the market.

Edited by ben2world on 03/04/2009 16:33:23 MST.