Hi folks,

Is the Epic material Nunatak use on the Skaha any more durable than the Pertex Micro light thats used.
Cheers,
Stephen

Stephen,

As the Nunatak site says re Epic - 'The best choice for jackets and bags requiring the maximum water and abrasion resistance'.

I went for the .8 quantum to save weight for my skaha plus (with pocket) as I mainly only use it for camp wear/part of my sleeping system when backpacking, so my priorities are low weight and breathability.

I always carry windproof and/or rain shell so I have them sized to go over the skaha for extra protection if necessary.

If I ordered again I would get the same. The only difference I might make, depending on the temps I wanted it to cover, might be to add a little extra length as it's quite a short pull-on, only a tiny bit longer than a PHD Yukon for example.

Edited by LuckyJim on 02/06/2011 11:45:38 MST.

I had a Arc Alpinist in the pertex fabric, and I now own an Arc Specialist in Epic, just by the feel of the fabric, it seems as if it may be twice the thickness of the pertex, or at least 1-1/2 times the thickness. One big difference I see, is that the Epic fabric, doesn't let the down loft as high or thick. The Epic is easily more durable IMHO anyway.

On my Nunatak quilts I have two lightweight fabrics - 1.0 oz Quantum and 0.9 oz spinnaker. No real complaints but neither is especially downproof. My Nunatak Chugach Booties are EPIC and waterproof, very durable, no down escaping. Whatever flavor EPIC Nunatak uses is quite stout.

Stephen,
Looking for durability, I would choose nylon over polyester, even though the
additional weight of the polyester in the Epic treated fabric probably adds strength; because strength is relative, in the sense that any of these lighter fabrics must be treated carefully to avoid rips etc.