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David Chenault
(DaveC) - BPL Staff - F

Locale: Crown of the Continent
Pertex Equilibrium vest on 03/20/2011 17:37:02 MDT Print View

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I was fortunate enough the get the fabric on closeout from Rockywoods last year. The pattern is the Thru-hiker minimus vest, with only a short zip at the neck, and modified to be a bit slimmer.

The fabric has greatly impressed me thus far. As the BPL fabric overview from many year ago claims, Equilibrium blends wind resistance and breathability in a very impressive manner. It also dries quickly. The precip resistance has not been good, but I imagine my fabric did not come from the mill with a DWR treatment. I may add some spray-on DWR to the shoulder ahead of trips a month or so out.
Bob Gross
(--B.G.--) - F

Locale: Silicon Valley
 		Re: Pertex Equilibrium vest on 03/20/2011 17:45:29 MDT Print View

"The precip resistance has not been good, but I imagine my fabric did not come from the mill with a DWR treatment."

I got some Pertex from Rockywoods a few years ago and fabricated a hooded jacket. I would call its precipitation resistance fairly good, but not great. I agree, it dries quickly.

--B.G.--
Paul Nanian
(PaulNanian) - F
nice looking vest, especially the fit and zipper mods on 03/21/2011 06:39:37 MDT Print View

Really nice looking vest Dave. The fit and zipper look perfect.