What's the difference between this PI Elite Barrier jacket and the PI Infinity jacket? Is this one supposed to be thicker and warmer?
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Thick and warm are not two words I would use to describe the Elite Barrier jacket. I've never use the Infinity, but I can't imagine it's any thinner or cooler (or at least not enough to make a difference.) For me, the Elite Barrier does two things: cuts wind (very well) and keeps you dry (kind of, depending on the amount of rain and how much you're sweating.)
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Pretty close.The jacket needs to fit close so the heat is close to the body. I am 5' 9" and 160 lbs. I ordered a large for myself since my shoulders are broad and I don't like a tight fit in a coat. It fit great, plenty of room and this thing WORKS! Out on a job the other day in Charlotte and it was 8 degrees for the high and my body never got cold. I'm impressed.
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Not so that we have noticed. My husband likes to be very warm but I like to be cool and neither of us have noticed any difference. I think it's the latex type that makes it warmer.
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Your body type is the same as mine. I got the medium and loved it. It has to be super tight or otherwise water gets in there and renders it useless for temperature regulation.
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Hi M.Gross,1) Is the sports sleeve waterproof? ie when you sweat, will the nano get wet? 2) You mentioned it's uncomfortable after extended wear, I figure you mean it's chaffs your skin? I do 1++ hour runs, so can you recommend any other type of sports sleeve for the nano that doesn't chaff?
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I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors. I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice... » Read More I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc.So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors. « Show Less
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The thicker insulated side is a nylon and the top side has more like a brushed soft microfiber feel to it. I live in Florida and have not had a problem with the fabric sticking to me. This is a good lightweight warm weather bag.
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Sorry I'm not sure I returned it before testing it out outside in the elements. It's a beautiful jacket though!
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This is difficult to answer. No and Yes. The jacket is a shell so no - there are no cuffs inside that are different from the jacket itself. Yes the shell forms a fairly tight fit around my wrist and the entire jacket is made of neoprene. There is also reinforcement around where the sleeve would cover the wrist. Hope that helps. If I can find a way to post a photo - I will.
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Hi, Thanks for your inquiry! There isn't much of a difference other than colour. However, only some of the Orange Models currently feature the vertical stiffeners at the foot of the bivy, where as all of the green models possess this new feature, which helps improve breathability. If there's anything else I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, The Gear Out Here Team
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I currently have both (Aggressor in Tundra and the 3-in-1 in Black) and am deciding which to keep. By all observations these two jackets are identical in size, build quality, stitching, insulation, waterproofness, etc. So much so, that it appears the only real differences are: 1. the available colors. Aggressor has Tundra or Tan. 3-in-1 has Black, Navy or Red. 2. the microphone molle at each shoulder on the 3-in-one jacket. There doesn't appear to be any justification for the 3-in-1's higher price. Guess you need to pay it if you want black. Would be nice if the outer shells and the fleece jackets were sold individually so you could mix and match the colors.
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I don't know. I do know the "trail" version is definitely thicker/heavier than the "run" version. I don't know if warmth is noticeable, since it's ankle-length, but the thickness is different
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Yes I agree with you, they are all different but my experience is the difference is in how long they last. If you have an oven with an exposed heating element, as I do, all liners develop a weak spot where the small "feet" holding the heating element touch the liner. Chef's Planet seems to last longer. If you have the newer von with the bottom heating element hidden my opinion is one liner is about the same as the other.
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I just received this jacket today from Amazon in boulder plaid and the internal jacket IS black. It only looks brown on Amazon's website.
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Well depends on how big of a winter coat you're talking about. I have a Scent Blocker Alpha Pro Fleece jacket which is fairly thick. If roll it up nice and snug it fits and the butt pack-biggest one. I don't recall what the exact butt pack measurements are. But it's roomy.
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In comparing the descriptions of the two versions of the jacket at Columbia's website, the differences I'm finding are: Whirlibird iii Construction: Zip-in and 3-point Interchange System Drawcord adjustable hem Adjustable cuff tabs Modern classic fit Fabric: Shell lining 100% nylon embossed taffeta Inner jacket exterior 100% polyester Microtex Lite II taffeta Inner jacket lining 100% polyester Thermal Reflective Microtex Omni-Heat inner jacket insulation 50% polyester/50% recycled polyester, 80g OH --------- Whirlibird ii Construction: Zip-in Interchange System Fabric: OMNI-TECH SHELL DETAILS 100% nylon SHELL LINING 100% nylon taffeta INNER JACKET EXTERIOR 100% polyester INNER JACKET LINING 100% polyester Thermal Reflective Other differences in the version III: Available colors Available color patterns Columbia only offers the newer version on their website So, there are some differences but not a lot. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure. I have the Elite but I haven't seen the regular one to compare it to.