However since I got an Arcteryx Atom Hoody I've never picked one up. Offers the same basic wind/ shower proofing but really warm too.
I've had a couple of Rab softshells that fitted my broad shoulders and long arms well. Never quite lived up to my expectations though as they don't really add warmth.However since I got an Arcteryx Atom Hoody I've never picked one up. Offers the same basic wind/ shower proofing but really warm too.
Hmm, you guys are either a bit chubbier than me or climbing in warmer climes - for me it's not warm enough . unless I'm staying fairly active. I've got a Berghaus light duvet for alpine belays & descents/ Rab neutrino for scottish winter belays. I use my atom for soloing round here and rarely overheat. Usually just a t-shirt underneath. Caff has the same and wore it for all but the crux pitch on Longhope, I think thermal and t-shirt underneath, possibly thin fleece too:
They're supposed to be a windproof halfway point between a fleece and a waterproof.
The vapour rise trousers on the other hand are the best thing ever for days out grit bouldering.
Yeah, I must admit I've never really got the point of softshells.
look good in the pub but barely function on the hill.
There's something about technical trousers on grit boulder problems that's deeply tragic.