![]() ![]() But since this is the Internet, someone will correct me. I only get the trek and Mh clothing line. ![]() I made a list some months ago with all the abbreviations. It will say 'nh500' - that's 'nature hike' while the number describes the level of technical features on the product. It's also worth to look at their internal product description numbers. Yet, it seems like there are discussions about grid fleece here nearly every day. I'm sure there are people here who are actually hiking sub-freezing winter conditions regularly, but I doubt this applies to most of the people here. And then if you put a shell over the top to block the wind, they get hot and stuffy unless it's the middle of winter. They are heavier than 100wt regular fleece, not really much warmer, and breath almost too well if there is any kind of wind. It would make sense if this were a backcountry skiing or mountaineering forum, but for most of the types of 3 season backpacking trips that people are doing here, an R1 or similar garment seems pointless to me. Really, I don't understand the obsession with grid fleece on this forum. Where it really excels is being able to breath exceptionally well and dump humidity while doing high output activities in very cold conditions, where you need insulation while moving. Grid fleece has an inferior warmth to weight ratio if you are only using it as a stop piece. Otherwise, I'm going to overheat when active, or if it's windy, I'm going to get chilly because wind cuts right through it. The only time I bring an R1, or any other type of heavy grid fleece baselayer is when it's well below freezing temps. I paid 17 euros for mine and it was discounted from 20, but as you can see on the UK website it can be even cheaper than this. Breathability seems on par with an R1, warmth could be a bit less but I currently don't have a way to put them side by side so I'm not entirely sure. I don't have a scale to weigh the trimmed down version, but according to Decathlon the large weighs 250 grams (8.82 ounces) which seems very reasonable. As always with Decathlon stuff it's a good idea to size up, I had an R1 Hoody in size medium and need at least a large in this, I went for an XL for a baggier fit and very long sleeves. The chest pocket is glued on and can be easily removed with some acetone. I couldn't find this fleece on the Spanish Decathlon website despite finding one in blue in my local (Tenerife) Decathlon, so YMMV when it comes to availability. r/Hammocks, /r/HammockCamping, and /r/ULHammockingĪfter already being impressed with the warmth-for weight and bang-for buck of Decathlon's MH500 fleece ( ), I was happy to find out that Decathlon makes an even better version, which very closely mimmicks the Patagonia R1 fabric (grid fleece inside, smooth outside for layering) and adds thumb loops! Trail Specific Subs /r/PacificCrestTrail /r/AppalachianTrail /r/CDT /r/JMT Related Subsįor buying, selling, and trading ultralight backpacking gear. Weekly Thread - View only the Weekly Discussion threads.īest Of The Sub - View only the "best of" threads. Trails - View only trail related threads. Join us and ask yourself the question: Do I really need that? Subreddit Rules Resources /r/Ultralight's Wiki Knowledge Base Ultralight Gear Vendor List Ultralight and Ultra-cheap Gear List Common /r/Ultralight Abbreviations Leave No Trace Principles Itn'l Gear/Food Substitutions Pack Weight Tools How To Ask For A Pack Shakedown Lighterpack /r/Ultralight Crowd-Sourced Databases Weight Submission Form View The Gear Database! Pack List Database Subreddit Filters R/Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! This sub is about overnight backcountry backpacking, with a focus on moving efficiently, packing light, and generally aiming at a sub 10 pound base weight. ![]()
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