IHJ-38 - Diamond Quilted Primaloft Riders Jacket
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Rarely do I write about things in any detail on the forum, as time would have me busy doing other things. However I feel that this one deserves something more from me.
One of my biggest problems in life is jackets. I love them. I have a lot of them. One thing that has been lacking for quite some time though, is a decent technical jacket.
I have an old Nike ACG one that performed admirably for years but is now fucked. I also have a Ma.Strum jacket which is based on a coat from the Massimo Osti archives. Its great but it is neither black,nor is it remotely breathable.
I have encountered many that I have liked, but there has always been some issue. Either cost has been ridiculous (Acronym, Veilance, Norse Projects); they have too much or no insulation; are a slim cut (Acronym); or suffer from bad reviews/quality issues (Ten-C).
I had given up my quest. It was however resurrected a fee weeks ago, when whilst sat watching a Quins match, i was smashed in the face/torso by pissing rain and wind for a solid hour. Bugger this I thought, so the search recommenced, only to encounter the same problems.
I had always had my eye on the Quilted Riders jacket. Sort of dismissed it though, as I didnt think that it would suit my needs (warm / ligtweight / breathable / good for layering). Furthermore, it reminded me of the quilted Barbour jackets that have become so popular in recent years and I was not convinced the sizing would work.
Fate had me in Gosport last week and, naturally, within 30 seconds of walking through the door my resolve to not buy anything suffered a catastrophic failure.
As soon as I tried this on, realisation struck that this thing is seriously underrated and understated. It is incredibly lightweight, smart and has excellent insulation properties. Not only that, it is also breathable, which is essential for me as I have a high body temperature most if the time. The comparison between this and the quilted Barbour jackets is also remiss as this just oozes quality.
The nylon shell has a nice sheen to it and is absolutely wind proof. I have not yet worn it in a downpour but in a light drizzle the outer worked effectively as a membrane to repel water.
The cuffs and internal collar are constructed from a nice tightly woven nit and the large standup collar has a lovely soft lining.
The insulation is compact, which means that the jacket does not suffer from being overly bulky. I should also be able to use it as a liner with some of my other coats (RMC M-65 springs to mind, although not tried it yet).
The slanted pockets on the side have a popper fastening. The opening slightly overlaps the inner, which works efficiently at protecting contents and is very practical.
Re sizing, I went for an XXL in the end. I am normally an XL in work shirts, L in tshirts and a XXL in westerns/vests.
Of all the things that I have bought from IH in the last two years, this is the thing that has really come out of the left field for me. When i get the chance I will certainly post some fit pics over the next week or two.
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Do bears defecate in the woods? [emoji6]
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A Medium is now available.
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Yeah, I fecked up and didn't snag this before the end of the sale. Ah well, sloth = missed opportunity, but also monetary savings. Looks like a baller jacket for those who copped.
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This jacket is going to haunt me. Someone please buy the last Large so I am no longer tempted.
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DO IT velo!!!!!! [emoji12]
Seriously great beast…...
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I could only resist for so long…
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Love to see more pics of this bad boy. Post 'em!
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Nice! Mine should be here tomorrow.
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great jacket and great outfit @Cutlasshound !!
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great jacket and great outfit @Cutlasshound !!
Just buddy, although looking at the photo makes me realise how much weight I want to lose!
It is a truly fucking great coat!
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Nice! Mine should be here tomorrow.
Enabling achieved! [emoji8]
Be interested to hear your thoughts!
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