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    • Spring Son of LightS
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      Does anyone have any experience with nanamica? Is their gore-tex stuff worth the high price tag? I always thought a good barbour would be more durable, but I handled a nanamica gore tex field jacket and it was amazingly light, perfect for warm weather.

      I don't know much about nanamica so any input is appreciated.

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      • C
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        Wel I have had their Cruiser jacket for since two/three years back. I would say it´s a very nice and functional jacket.  Both stylish and durable. And also really good looking and very well made. Their Gore Tex fabric works superb.So I can only give praises. It will soon be time to pick out my jacket again for the spring season.

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        • DanielAFCD
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          I don't have any experience with the nanamica stuff, but goretex fabrics are the same across the board.  The fact that they don't specify which product from goretex they are using (active shell, pro shell etc) knocks a ton of credibility off them for me, but as I said, no hands on experience with the product.  If you'd like goretex and fashion combined I'd look at the arcteryx veilence lineup for some comparison shopping.  Durable unfortunately isn't the first word I would use for goretex though.

          IMO if you don't need goretex for the technical purposes ( water reppelance, ultra light weight and packable, wind resistance in extreme conditions) there are probably much more suitable products out there for you

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          • derivative666D
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            ^agreed completely

            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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            • Spring Son of LightS
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              @DanielAFC:

              I don't have any experience with the nanamica stuff, but goretex fabrics are the same across the board.  The fact that they don't specify which product from goretex they are using (active shell, pro shell etc) knocks a ton of credibility off them for me, but as I said, no hands on experience with the product.  If you'd like goretex and fashion combined I'd look at the arcteryx veilence lineup for some comparison shopping.  Durable unfortunately isn't the first word I would use for goretex though.

              IMO if you don't need goretex for the technical purposes ( water reppelance, ultra light weight and packable, wind resistance in extreme conditions) there are probably much more suitable products out there for you

              Yea this is pretty much what I was thinking regarding it's useful for me. Thanks for the insights!

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              • PeterP
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                gore-tex in warm weather makes you really sweaty as well, shell jackets tend not to breathe well.. a lighter weight ventile anorak might be a good alternative.

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                  My thoughts are based on actually owning and wearing the jacket for some years. Since I have a Arcteryc Veilance Field Jacket too I can compare the two of them. I would say that Nanamica is a more stylish and formal looking jacket while Arcteryx is more traditional "technical" looking. The Arcteryx is more suited for harsher weather conditions while Nanamica is perfect for a city life. And "durable" are exactly what I will say the jacket is. Still the Arcteryx is a beautiful jacket as well.

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                  • Spring Son of LightS
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                    Interesting. I have read conflicting opinions of how well gore tex really works in the hotter weather. I am basically looking for something that I can wear over a t shirt/henley in warmer climates, but that is still stylish but functionally weather (water) repellant. City life is what I live, so I don't need any jacket to withstand harsh physical conditions.

                    For example, this is what I saw in person and instantly fell in love with:
                    https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/Nanamica/PRDOVR~A2809/A2809.jsp

                    What I'm wondering is how long it will last from seasonal wear in a city. I have a Barbour that I love, but above 70 degrees F. it is just too hot. Plus I don't love the Barbour + t shirt look.

                    Another alternative might be something like this:

                    http://www.mrporter.com/product/416809

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                    • AetasA
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                      Gore Tex doesn´t work well in warmer conditions.
                      Think about other materials.  Ventile or EtaProof for example.
                      http://www.ventile.co.uk

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