benjinyc wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:30 am
just left the Patagonia store to get a goretex rain shell repaired. They said it wasn't fixable so said to look around the store if there was something Id want to swap it for, otherwise they'd credit me the original price... this was a jacket I bought in 2013 fwiw
Doc's head would explode
I am back on Pata this coming season after picking up a Powslayer jacket on sale. First Pata snow gear in a while for me - last piece I had was a pair of Powslayer bibs that I loved but that started to fall apart surprisingly quickly.
Spenser wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:33 pm
I've looked at the military Melancon a bunch of times. Not sure on sizing - I wear men's L and the chart suggests an XL is smaller, but I don't know if it's the generic women's chart
My buddy has the Melancon in XL and they are pretty huge. Noticeably bigger in the waist than my large Longo and L Gore pants. I'd say the label sizing is in line with other models.
I'm still on the fence. Does the fit (bagginess) seem bigger too? Like, is this essentially just baggy men's sizing? Found a good deal from Canada, but not returnable. I'm shooting for more baggy in the same sizing, coming from large L pants
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benjinyc wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:30 am
just left the Patagonia store to get a goretex rain shell repaired. They said it wasn't fixable so said to look around the store if there was something Id want to swap it for, otherwise they'd credit me the original price... this was a jacket I bought in 2013 fwiw
Doc's head would explode
I am back on Pata this coming season after picking up a Powslayer jacket on sale. First Pata snow gear in a while for me - last piece I had was a pair of Powslayer bibs that I loved but that started to fall apart surprisingly quickly.
I've been running powslayer bibs for five seasons. I ride hard and through a lot of trees so I've been through three pairs... But Patagonia always gives me store credit for them (they weren't repairable) and I just swap for another...
Did you not know about their warranty? I love these bibs.
After two Patty Down Sweater Hoodies leaking feathers profusely and having their baffle stitching unravel, I’ve switched over to the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody and the quality is way better. Better fit, way more durable fabric, welded baffles, and no feather leaks after two years. Gonna stick with MH for my down and rain jackets.
benjinyc wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:30 am
just left the Patagonia store to get a goretex rain shell repaired. They said it wasn't fixable so said to look around the store if there was something Id want to swap it for, otherwise they'd credit me the original price... this was a jacket I bought in 2013 fwiw
Doc's head would explode
I am back on Pata this coming season after picking up a Powslayer jacket on sale. First Pata snow gear in a while for me - last piece I had was a pair of Powslayer bibs that I loved but that started to fall apart surprisingly quickly.
I've been running powslayer bibs for five seasons. I ride hard and through a lot of trees so I've been through three pairs... But Patagonia always gives me store credit for them (they weren't repairable) and I just swap for another...
Did you not know about their warranty? I love these bibs.
Yes, aware of the warranty. But a PITA to utilize being based in Asia. Main issue with mine (5-6 years ago) was significant wear and small cuts at the pant bottom (including the instep protection material) - and that was before I got into splitting. I found somebody who bought them off me second-hand and I switched to an Arc Stinger, which was my favorite pair of bibs ever (rugged materials, lightweight, almost perfect pockets, good cut, etc.) until they started to delaminate last season.
Spenser wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:33 pm
I've looked at the military Melancon a bunch of times. Not sure on sizing - I wear men's L and the chart suggests an XL is smaller, but I don't know if it's the generic women's chart
My buddy has the Melancon in XL and they are pretty huge. Noticeably bigger in the waist than my large Longo and L Gore pants. I'd say the label sizing is in line with other models.
I'm still on the fence. Does the fit (bagginess) seem bigger too? Like, is this essentially just baggy men's sizing? Found a good deal from Canada, but not returnable. I'm shooting for more baggy in the same sizing, coming from large L pants
The sizing is the same as other mens pants in the waist but that particular model is baggier than L Gore. The bagginess is at least on a par with the Longo pant, possibly a little looser. Also not 'articulated' where they do that thing behind the knee that turns them into flares. AK pants have this too.
It seems the unisex sizing is just mens sizes in the actual clothing but they shift the chart a bit to make it work better for everyone.
Why's that? I've been running them for almost 10 years, just curious
The thing I don't like about a lot of their pants is the way-overbuilt inner thigh vents/zips. They're stiff. Holden had it right with the mini "hidden" zipper that moved well
Anyone have a favorite insulator w/o hood? I've had a couple Volcom puff puff give, and Burton evergreen, both of which I really like. Trying to look into other options so I have a better chance of finding good deals, as all these things seem overpriced for what they are...
I've tried ski/outdoor brands, but the fit isn't there for me like it is with snowboard brands. Synthetic is cool for cost savings, a more durable material would be nice as the super light packable stuff doesn't last as long, and I prefer having a chest pocket, but not a must. I use these for my casual winter jacket. Very, very rarely need to wear one while riding
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I got a Patagucci nano air a couple sizes big on sale, it has a hood, but I use it on the outside mostly. The fabric is nice and thin, warm and not clammy, so that gets all the snowflakes from me (on sale).
