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IHJ-75-KHA - Primaloft® Gold and eVent® Mountain Parka - Khaki

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  • A
    Anesthetist
    見習いボス
    Joined: 14 May 2011

    @Giles:

    @Anesthetist:

    Great looking jacket and good fit for sure.

    I would love to own this but every winter in the midwest seems shorter and shorter and I hear this beast is WARM.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    When I first tried this on, I thought it would be too warm for anything or anywhere I did or went.  I then wore one for 2 weeks in mixed weather, what is outstanding about this jacket is that it regulates your temperature really well.  In cold it gives you warmth, in milder temperatures it just does not get too hot….No idea how it does that....

    You’re not making this easy…..

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    IG: bluehandsslim

    last edited by 4 Nov 2021, 13:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • P
      Pipeboss713
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 4 Jan 2021

      The blizzard tamer.

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      “He who guards his mouth, protects his life”
      Proverbs 13:3

      last edited by 1 Jan 2022, 00:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • J
        Joberwocky
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 14 Apr 2021

        Looks like it's getting the job done @Pipeboss713
        Getting after it in the IH as always  😎

        last edited by 1 Jan 2022, 00:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • C
          Chaintitch
          Joined: 20 Nov 2013

          @Giles:

          When I first tried this on, I thought it would be too warm for anything or anywhere I did or went.  I then wore one for 2 weeks in mixed weather, what is outstanding about this jacket is that it regulates your temperature really well.  In cold it gives you warmth, in milder temperatures it just does not get too hot….No idea how it does that....

          @Giles
          @cander49

          So… I CAN ski in this..?

          last edited by 23 Jan 2022, 16:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • C
            cander49
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 8 Apr 2015

            @Chain$titch:

            @Giles:

            When I first tried this on, I thought it would be too warm for anything or anywhere I did or went.  I then wore one for 2 weeks in mixed weather, what is outstanding about this jacket is that it regulates your temperature really well.  In cold it gives you warmth, in milder temperatures it just does not get too hot….No idea how it does that....

            @Giles
            @cander49

            So… I CAN ski in this..?

            Absolutely. When it's around freezing, I ski in my quilted light parka (ihj-100) + a hardshell, and when it gets much colder than that, I ski in this beast.

            last edited by 23 Jan 2022, 17:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • C
              Chaintitch
              Joined: 20 Nov 2013

              @cander49

              Appreciated!  I tend to run hot, so I've been wondering.

              The lack of insulated hand pockets has also held me back, in terms of casual use, since I have cold hands and hate wearing gloves.

              In terms of wearability, how heavy is this thing, compared to your other IH outerwear pieces?

              last edited by 24 Jan 2022, 13:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                cander49
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 8 Apr 2015

                I think that it's worth noting that synthetics are largely outperforming down in most ways at this point (though not in weigh yet, which is something you asked about). So, perhaps that better breathability is part of why @Giles has mentioned not overheating like crazy in this, and I should note that I feel the same way. I think the hand pockets are nice here, and I don't really need more than what it has. It's not terribly cold where I live, but I did bring it home to my parents' house in Minnesota this year and it was fine n temperatures as low as ~0 F / -18 C. I guess I had moderate level gloves on in that kind of weather, but in any temps where it's not cold enough that I'd just want gloves regardless, the hand pockets are totally fine.

                Weight wise, it's not that heavy. As mentioned, synthetic currently requires a little more weight for the same warmth than down, but some of my other IH jackets (thigh length hooded alpaca, One Star leather with that pretty heavy metal belt, etc) feel like they're heavier to me. I don't feel like weight of the jacket has ever been something I've considered when wearing this. Perhaps the staff have exact weight stats on it? I wouldn't think weight is going to be a factor here unless you're looking to do some serious through-hiking and absolutely need to minimize mass (in which case, down is the only real option).

                last edited by 25 Jan 2022, 05:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  DrPat
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                  Down is useless when wet so it makes sense that a jacket built for bad weather has synthetic insulation.

                  But for the same reason I don’t understand why the shell consists of 60% cotton.  I know there is a membrane, but I still wouldn’t want to risk the shell getting soaked when I’m a long way from someplace warm.

                  last edited by 25 Jan 2022, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • C
                    Chaintitch
                    Joined: 20 Nov 2013

                    @cander49

                    I was indeed interested in its through-hiking potential. Thanks for taking the time and energy to weigh in.  😃

                    last edited by 30 Jan 2022, 17:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • M
                      mclaincausey
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      @cander49:

                      I think that it's worth noting that synthetics are largely outperforming down in most ways at this point (though not in weigh yet, which is something you asked about)….

                      Weight wise, it's not that heavy. As mentioned, synthetic currently requires a little more weight for the same warmth than down

                      I would differ with you slightly. Down is better for insulation per cubic volume as well as for weight–so the advantages are efficiency per weight AND per volume, if it is important to minimize weight, to be able to pack something down, or to maintain a slimmer profile.

                      Synthetic is better when wet and easier to care for. It also usually seems less expensive and there is less animal cruelty involved.

                      High fill power down is still king of insulation efficiency by weight and volume, unless you get it wet--if your usage has that risk, avoid it.

                      Think it, be it.

                      last edited by 30 Jan 2022, 17:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • C
                        constant struggle
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Oct 2020

                        Any restocks coming?

                        last edited by 10 Dec 2022, 23:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • AlexA
                          Alex
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                          No planned restocks

                          last edited by 12 Dec 2022, 09:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • hagthorH
                            hagthor
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 12 May 2022

                            Hey y’all
                            I have one of these in black and it is absolutely amazing. Recently wore it through a blizzard up in Truckee, California while trying to clear the roads and it kept me warm and toasty. I just wanted to drop a note that there is currently a khaki one in large on grailed for 500. It isn’t mine nor do I know who’s selling it. Large is out of stock here so just thought I’d let yous guys know. let me know if I’m stepping on toes, posting in the wrong place, or being a dick.
                            Thanks

                            last edited by 19 Dec 2022, 05:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • InorganicI
                              Inorganic
                              Haraki san Student
                              Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                              Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to clean some staining on the outside of this jacket? thanks!

                              last edited by 5 Jul 2023, 22:48 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 14:32 Reply Quote 0
                              • InorganicI
                                Inorganic
                                Haraki san Student
                                Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                @Alex - any tips on washing these? not sure how to care for this beast...cheers!

                                last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 14:27 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 14:30 Reply Quote 0
                                • goosehdG
                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
                                  @Inorganic
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                  @Inorganic Have you tried spot cleaning it with water and a little soap? With it being waterproof, I would doubt that a stain would permeate the fabric.

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                  last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 14:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • goosehdG
                                    goosehd
                                    Mod Squad
                                    @Inorganic
                                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                    @Inorganic This is the info from the Pertex website: https://pertex.com/care-repair/

                                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                    last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 14:32 InorganicI 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 14:43 Reply Quote 0
                                    • InorganicI
                                      Inorganic
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      @goosehd
                                      Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                      Hey @goosehd - no I haven't tried anything yet - I tend not to experiment with my IH pieces to avoid buggering something up (even though they are clearly capable of taking a beating).

                                      good point about the stain likely not permeating the fabric. what about indigo? does that ever wash out? I would assume so because it bleeds out of the original garments...

                                      last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 14:43 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 14:48 Reply Quote 0
                                      • goosehdG
                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        @Inorganic
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                        @Inorganic To be honest, I really don't know. The indigo (in my mind) would be like any other stain (surface only) and should be able to wash out.

                                        When in doubt, I always test wash a spot that is not really visible to see how it reacts.

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                        last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 14:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • GrahamG
                                          Graham
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 8 May 2014

                                          @Inorganic +1 on spot cleaning for sure.

                                          I have just translated the care label and we are looking at hand wash only in 40c heat max and line dry and do not not anything else, no machine washing, no bleach, no tumble and no iron.

                                          Hope this helps!

                                          @gmac_ironheart
                                          🤘

                                          last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 15:06 InorganicI 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 15:31 Reply Quote 4
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