If you are ready to go on a trip, just ready to climb the snowy mountains and so on, the punching jacket such a thing is certainly must be ready, there are some other equipment should also be ready, but now I still talk to you about what are the punching jackets, and then which brand is the best.
What brands to choose for a punching bagTier1:
Arc'teryx (Patriot)
Canada, the top design, top materials, top workmanship, as well as faith in the addition, basically indisputable. Some other brands that have tried to match Bird on price and pretend they're Tier 1 have been mercilessly bludgeoned by the market.
Tier2:
Brands with strong average products and outdoor apparel as their main product line. Only review features (ranked in order of personal preference).
Mammut (Mammoth) Switzerland, European slim cut, flirty colorways, top-notch design workmanship and top prices.
Marmot (groundhog)
United States, minimalist design, slightly affordable, outdoor outside the Uniqlo. Its softshell line is stronger than its hardshells.
MountainHardwear (MHW, Mountain Ho)
U.S., slightly more affordable, with a clear performance orientation.
Patagonia (PATA, Patagonia)
USA, typical North American design, loose, plain and good. Its sweat-wicking underwear is a recognized classic.
Westcomb
Canada, high-quality and high-priced, can be interpreted as the originator of the adoption of eVent, technical control, slightly niche.
Hagl?fs (matchstick)
Sweden, only recently entered the Chinese market. But the product line is more complete, the design and quality is first-class.
OutdoorResearch (OR)
The United States, the traditional strength is hats. In recent years into the clothing, a shot are fine, product line up period.
BlackDiamond (BD, black diamond)
The United States, outdoor accessories category dominant level company, in recent years and OR into the same clothing, design to go simple wind, is expected to do the second Marmot. soft shell class some good things.
TheNorthFace (TNF, The North Face)
The United States, very early into the domestic market outdoor brand, outdoor outside Nike, product line category is very full, positioning also covers the high, medium and low end of the market, there is a very professional products, there are also very casual products.
Tier3:
Decathlon (Decathlon)
France, the price-performance ratio is surprisingly high. One of the outdoor sub-brand Quechua in a lot of good goods, is seriously designed affordable professional entry equipment, including punching jackets, a lot of non-professional to the equipment can be used Decathlon (bias professional to the shoes, bags, sleeping bags, tents are not recommended, but socks are good).
KAILAS
China, full product line, design, good products.
Polar Star (SHEHE, ARCTOS)
China, OEM start cost-effective choice, price is generous, recommended for students and friends.
JackWolfskin (Wolf Claw)
Germany, product line, favor outdoor leisure.
Columbia (Columbia)
The United States, the product line is full, favoring the outdoor leisure, the overall positioning is lower than the TNF one grade.
VAUDE (Ward), Deuter (Dort)
Germany, hard to put together, the product is very honest, backpacking reputation is very good, in recent years the marketing can not be underestimated, there are apparel product line.
Fj?llr?ven (Arctic Fox)
Sweden, did not pay too much attention to, but also outdoor leisure to the brand.
Ozark (Ozark)
China, also OEM started, self-branding longer, long pretended to foreign brands, pricing on the high side.
Simple and rough conclusion: not bad enough to buy a bird, bad enough to buy a rat, no money to buy Decathlon.
What situation needs a punching bagIn outdoor activities in harsh climatic conditions, a punching bag is needed.
In the outdoor activities in the changing climate environment, you need to have a rushing jacket.
When traveling long distances, the route and environment are more uncertain, you can prepare a jacket.
Simple and rough conclusion: when it is windy, rainy and sweaty.
What doesn't need a jerseyIndoor activities.
Predictable windy and sunny outdoor activities.
Short trips and light outdoor use, where it's easier and more comfortable to bring an umbrella or folding rain jacket.
Short outdoor trips with predictable environmental conditions can be done with a combination of softshells, rain jackets, skin windbreakers, and regular sport coats instead of a rashguard.
All kinds of specialized outdoor activities, professional clothing may be better, such as skiing with skiing clothes, sailing with sailing clothes, rock climbing with climbing jackets and so on.
Prioritize the purchase of more important gear when other more important gear is not yet available (e.g., shoes and backpacks).
Simple and rough conclusion: not needed when it's not simultaneously windy, rainy and sweaty.
Which models are recommended for rushing jacketsBasic formula:
Good brand + good fabric = good rushing jackets
Good rushing jackets + awards, athletes, film and TV work, good model names, faith and other factors add up to = classic rushing jackets
Awards mainly refer to Outside, Backpacker, OutdoorGearLab, NationalGeographic, Men's
Journal, etc., all of which have annual gear awards.
Roughly, the empirical formula can be summarized as follows, using GORE-TEX as an example. But it's not absolute, and many Tier 2 brands have great fabrics of their own. And in recent years, fabric technology and design development is also relatively fast, many of the classic instantly be surpassed in all aspects, the overall development towards lighter and more flexible, personally more optimistic about the development of thin and light all-round and waterproof soft shell this two directions.
Experience formula:
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thick outer layer) = high-end protection to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thin outer layer) = high-end balanced to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEX Active (thick outer layer) = high-end balanced to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEX Active (thick outer layer) = high-end protection to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thick outer layer) = high-end balanced to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEX Active (thick outer layer) = high-end balanced to the assault jacket
Tier1 brand + GORE-TEXActive (thin outer layer) = high-end sport oriented jersey
Tier2 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thick outer layer) = mid-range to high-end protective oriented jersey
Tier2 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thin outer layer) = mid-range to high-end balanced oriented Tier2+GORE-TEXActive (thick outer layer)=mid-range balanced fit
Tier2+GORE-TEXActive (thin outer layer)=mid-range sporty fit
Tier2&Tier3+GORE-TEX=mid-range protective fit
Tier2&Tier3+GORE-TEX=mid-range protective fit
Tier2&Tier3+GORE-TEX=mid-range protective fit
Tier3+GORE-TEX=mid-range sporty fit
Tier2&Tier3 brands + their own thick fabrics = low-end protective-oriented jerseys
Tier2&Tier3 brands + their own thin fabrics = low-end athletic-oriented jerseys
Tier2&Tier3 brands + their own thin fabrics = low-end athletic-oriented jerseys
Tier3 brands + their own thin fabrics = low-end athletic-oriented jerseys
Tier3 brands + their own thin fabrics = mid-range athletic-oriented jerseys
Example:
Here's what we're looking at when we plug in the formula
Arc'teryx AlphaSV
Tier 1 brand + GORE-TEXPro = high-end protection. The AlphaSV
The Bird's main weapon, the same model as the Spy 4.
The 16 new models use Gore-TexPro triple-layer fabric, which is thicker than N80p-X and N100p-X outer fabric, highly durable waterproof and breathable, with excellent anti-rip and scratch performance, made for harsh environments.
In the same SV class, the BetaSV is shorter; the ThetaSVX has a windproof skirt and is longer and more alpine-oriented.
Arc'teryx AlphaFL,
Tier1 branding + GORE-TEXPro (thin outer layer) = high-end balanced oriented jersey
The '16 model has a thinner, softer N40p-X outer fabric, and is made of Gore-TexPro three-layer fabric instead of Gore-TexPro, which was commonly used in previous FL models. -Tex
Active, which is Bird's thinnest and lightest Gore-TexPro offering. The ultimate in breathability and lightweight with high weather protection.2015
Outdoor's Editor's Choice Award. A model of lightweight all-around performance.
Patagonia (PATA, Patagonia) PowSlayerJacket
Tier2 branding + GORE-TEXPro (Thick Outer Layer) = mid-to-high-end protection toward the jersey
The Pata family's flagship jersey, with a fabric tech design that pulls out the stops.
Patagonia (PATA, Patagonia) AlpineJacket
Tier2 brand + GORE-TEXPro (thin outer layer) = mid-to-high-end equalization oriented jersey
Outdoor Research (OR) Axiom
Tier2 brand + GORE-TEXActive (thin outer layer) = mid-to-high-end equalization oriented jersey
Tier2 brand + GORE-TEXActive (Thick Outer Layer) = Mid- to High-End Balanced Oriented Punching Jacket
Men's Journal Gear of the Year '12, GearInstitute Gear of the Year '15, and OutdoorGear '15
Lab Top Pick. With three awards under your belt, you can honor a god's garment.
Marmot (Groundhog) NanoAS
Tier2 branding + GORE-TEXActive (thin outer layer) = mid- to high-end sport oriented jersey
Using GORE-TEXActive, lightweight, highly breathable
Marmot (Groundhog) Essence
Tier2 branding + NanoProMembrain 2.5L (thin outer layer) = mid-range to high-end ultralight jersey
Ultra-light jersey with in-house NanoProMembrain 2.5 layer construction, a step up from the OUTSIDE 2014 award-winning
Artemis, weighing in at a measly 190g.
The Marmot Essence is a lightweight, highly breathable jacket that's made from Marmot TEXActive. p>
Simple, brutal conclusion: still not bad for bird, bad for mouse, no money for Decathlon.
Conclusion
Ordinary outdoor most of the time, may be less need for the rushing jacket, and the rushing jacket in the outdoor equipment purchase of low priority.
Gear shopping priority and importance in this order: footwear > backpack > bottoming non-cotton sweat clothing > hiking poles > headlamp > quick-drying pants > mid-layer warm clothing > (sleeping bags > sleeping pads > tents > stoves >) softshells > punching bag
From a practical point of view, you can purchase A mid-range sport oriented lightweight punching bag to press the bottom of your pack.
Personally, I prefer to wear a softshell, which is adaptable and comfortable to wear. Keep an ultralight jacket in your backpack and take it out when it rains. I'll write a softshell buying guide when I get a chance.
Simple and rough conclusion: not often worn, but have a piece of insurance, try to buy a good. Also, seafood is much cheaper. Another another, than saving equipment, first go out, is the most important.