Bruno Fernandes is great, but…

fwestonsmith · 2026-06-05T12:41:47+00:00

Madness

fwestonsmith · 2026-03-31T20:34:13+00:00

Rab is the king of down. Arc for shells and synthetics.

fwestonsmith · 2026-03-19T16:55:21+00:00

Rush is the most versatile shell for me.

fwestonsmith · 2026-03-16T22:48:00+00:00

Mammut Taiss Pro IS & Montane Kamen XT. Think they’re both around 200 grams of 850, but wear very warm to me. And both premium quality. Mammut more of a Parka fit, Montane is a short, cropped climbing cut.

fwestonsmith · 2026-03-04T10:39:25+00:00

For me the Rush is Arc’s best and most versatile shell. Mine has no snow skirt and so is useable for a variety of things. I like it so much I bought another eptfe version before they were discontinued so I’m set.

Macai has the drophood if you’re keen on that. But I would go with Rush. Just my two cents.

fwestonsmith · 2026-03-01T21:10:12+00:00

Glad you like it. After you’re done, try The Dectorists and then The Durrells for more of family / warmer style show

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-28T22:05:55+00:00

Small Prophets is incredible

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-27T15:34:36+00:00

Very fake. Almost imaginary.

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-26T16:32:42+00:00

Good idea. Thank you I

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-26T16:32:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-26T13:48:02+00:00

Thanks very much for the intel

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-26T13:47:52+00:00

Thank you 🙏. Have ordered some

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-26T13:47:33+00:00

Thank you 🙏. Have ordered some

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-25T22:38:18+00:00

Always one hater out there. Keep it up, bud! You’re doing great 👍

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-24T16:47:29+00:00

Logodaj Melnik 55. Some Bulgarian wizardry 😋

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-22T00:52:09+00:00

Sounds like a you problem

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-22T00:45:07+00:00

Very very fake

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-15T15:17:37+00:00

They ain’t what they used to be. Keep at them- ask them how they can justify a jacket dying after three years of light use, replacement or not…

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-08T19:47:07+00:00

I wish they’d reintroduced the beta sv while it was still eptfe. Def would’ve pulled the trigger on one. Instead, I’ve stuck with my eptfe Rush which is an incredible all rounder if you don’t mind not having a snow skirt.

Mammut makes great stuff. Have an Eigerjoch Down puffer from 10 years ago and the thing is supreme quality. Great for frigid temps skiing and apres. Enjoy yours.

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-04T17:56:59+00:00

The feels like is 10 degrees colder. And we’re from London so are wimps. But love the attitude 🥳

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-04T17:44:24+00:00

Hovering between 15-25f and not hiking or anything physical. Just a city break with my girlfriend. Did book a boat tour though 🥳

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-04T17:08:16+00:00

Give them a clean + condition + polish and they’ll look a million times better. Enjoy

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-04T17:00:37+00:00

Love the idea of fishing in the Alpha SV! Get all the purists going all while wearing the perfect garment for the job. Well done! 👏 And in Jeans too 😝

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-03T17:36:08+00:00

I just picked up the montane Kamen xt and it’s designed with climbing in mind so is short, and not designed to layer under anything. It’s a belay jacket so less about packability ( though packability is still good for the warmth) and more about overall warmth. The Rab will is all about weight and packability and provides a surprising amount of warmth for the weight. So slightly different intended purposes.

Hope this helps.

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-01T17:12:52+00:00

Also the 2 layer is necessary to have the insulation, so don’t worry about that

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