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IHJ-136-BLK - Waterproof Jacket - Black

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    Alex
    IHUK Crew
    @Boit
    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

    @Boit no worries. Also, I own a IHJ-80, and whilst I dont have it here in Philly, nor do i have the IHJ-136, from memory they are completley different beasts. The IHJ-80 feels like a standalone jacket that i wear over a tee, this feels like a shell i would wear over warm clothes in a cold storm, for eg

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      Boit
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 13 Apr 2013

      Thanks for that description. That’s what I was hoping to hear and confirms what I am seeing/expecting.

      WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

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        long_john86
        Iron Heart Deity
        @Alex
        Joined: 30 Oct 2023

        @Alex this is really useful info and partly why I’m considering not sizing down on this - ideally it would be able to be thrown over say a flannel and CPO combo as a waterproof ‘layer’. Still can’t quite make my mind up though…

        @ross @Alex Any chance of a photo or two of it over some core items in the same tag size? E.g. the 33 / 232 / 292 / 293? Just to get a feel of how it falls/sits over a shirt - and also to get a feel of the length in comparison to westerns of the same tag size. No worries if not.

        6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

        WTB:
        IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
        IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
        IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          It is super thin and smooth Completely different from the IHJ-80. It's designed as a superlightweight "emergency" waterproof layer, and yes it is slightly oversized for that reason. I wore the sample L over all sorts of other stuff in Morocco.

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Large IHJ-136-BLK - 435 gms
            Large IHJ-80-BLK - 1,372 gms

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Graham
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 8 May 2014

              @long_john86

              You will be happy with an XL or XXL - Use sleeve length to determine between the two.

              @gmac_ironheart
              🤘

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                long_john86
                Iron Heart Deity
                @Graham
                Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                @Graham Cheers mate!

                6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                WTB:
                IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

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                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Additional observations.

                    It is very windproof, but unless you are exerting yourself, it adds zero warmth.
                    If you are wearing it just over a t-shirt in the rain, it is a little unnerving (until you get used to it), because it feels like it is leaking, but that is just the coolth of the rain effectively next to you skin.
                    The hood is large (designed to go over a helmet), so in the wind, it flaps around.

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      Boit
                      Haraki san Expert
                      Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                      It looks as though this is the same (or similar) as other three layer PTFE waterproof membranes such as gore-tex. What is important about these fabrics (“shells”) is that they let moisture out of the garment while preventing wind and rain to enter. It’s like a one way valve for moisture. Allowing water vapor to escape the garment is critical for keeping you dry and thus warm. This textile technology has been around for quite some time and is what is worn by almost all outdoor enthusiasts here in the PNW.

                      WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

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                        Ross
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 6 Dec 2021

                        NOW LIVE

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                          Boit
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                          This is an excellent jacket! Exceeds my expectations. Gonna be a quiver killer for me when I travel. Cut tags off 15mins after signing off UPS. Feels more like 2.5Layer (Paclite) Goretex. Which is perfect for how I want to use this: everyday streetwear and some light adventuring. IMHO, 3L has less year-round utility.

                          @Bailey, Thanks for helping me get the right one. 👍To Medium.

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                          WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

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                            Mindfulbiscuit
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 14 Oct 2018

                            How’s the sizing

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                              Alex
                              IHUK Crew
                              @Mindfulbiscuit
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                              @Mindfulbiscuit For me, TTS with shirt sizing which allows room to layer under it

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                                Mindfulbiscuit
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @Alex
                                Joined: 14 Oct 2018

                                @Alex that’s what I thought thanks great jacket

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                                  Mindfulbiscuit
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 14 Oct 2018

                                  @Chaintitch I think gortex is breathable this isn’t but it’s waterproof with sealed pockets,I think it’s pretty close,I used to work for timberland boots about 20 years ago and they specialised in quite a lot of gortex stuff

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                                    Boit
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                                    @Chaintitch said in IHJ-136-BLK - Waterproof Jacket - Black:

                                    @Boit said in IHJ-136-BLK - Waterproof Jacket - Black:

                                    What is important about these fabrics (“shells”) is that they let moisture out of the garment

                                    @Giles said in IHJ-136-BLK - Waterproof Jacket - Black:

                                    does not breathe.

                                    Someone please reconcile..?

                                    I’m an IH customer and unaware of details on where and how these are being made.

                                    However, I own (and have owned) a lot of gore-tex since I backcountry ski and backpack in the Pacific Northwest. I sincerely can’t tell the difference between the IHJ-136 fabric and 2.5L Paclite goretex. Just that it doesnt have gore branding…which doest matter much anymore since their patent has expired.

                                    I’ve also not yet had chance to perspire in this coat and couldnt confirm if it’s like wearing a plastic bag.

                                    WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                                    last edited by Boit 10 Jun 2024, 17:54 6 Oct 2024, 16:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      Boit
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                                      EDIT - It is breathable (Giles).....

                                      regardless, it doest matter much to me. I’m not planning on exercising in this jacket .For me it’s going to replace these White Mountaineering paclite shells that been using over the past 7+ years.
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                                      WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                                      last edited by Giles 10 Jul 2024, 10:07 6 Oct 2024, 17:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                        long_john86
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        @Boit
                                        Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                                        @Boit Thanks for sharing the fit pic. Looks like a great fit! How did you end up sizing this? TTS or size down?

                                        6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                                        WTB:
                                        IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                                        IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                                        IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                                        last edited by 6 Oct 2024, 18:33 B 1 Reply Last reply 6 Oct 2024, 20:37 Reply Quote 1
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                                          Boit
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          @long_john86
                                          Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                                          @long_john86 Thanks for saying so. I sized down and took a medium in this. I took a chance against better judgement…dimensions looked good to me based on measuring my exemplar garment. In pic Im wearing the longest and widest shirt I own (XL 295ib). Possibly my TTS would have also worked for me?

                                          If I were you, I would size to sleeve length. annoying if sleeves too short. esp on these type of overcoat jackets.

                                          WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                                          last edited by 6 Oct 2024, 20:37 L 1 Reply Last reply 6 Oct 2024, 20:40 Reply Quote 1
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