Primaloft versus Polarguard Delta

[Dr_Crash]

I've read that Polarguard provides more warmth for the weight and more longevity (if using the continuous fibers version). Informed opinions?

 

YA

[John Frieh]

Polarguard is a continuous fiber (most other brands are not) so it resists loft loss over time a little better.

 

I've owned most syns and haven't noticed much difference. Buy a garment from someone that has a good warranty if you are worried.

[Dr_Crash]

I am not worried. I am looking at Wild Things gear and Patagonia. Patagonia puts more Polarguard Delta in their Micro Puff garments than Wild Things puts Primaloft in their EP jacket / pants, for the same total weight or less.

 

Their DAS parka also has about the same amount (5.3 oz / 4 oz in sleeves) of insulation that the Wild Things belay jacket has.

 

I am trying to figure out how to compare them and which one would be best. Both brands are very reputable. Any opinion, NOLSe?

 

drC

[John Frieh]

One of my partners has a DAS and the other has a WT... neither one seems to bitch too much about being cold on route (or maybe they are too busy bitching about me running it out... are you reading this fuckers! call me and lets go climbing!). I had a DAS test garment once... did fine.

 

If it matters to you Patagonia has a better warranty (as liberal as REI) but WTs has a waterproof zipper. AMGA likes the WT one. I think either one is great.

 

I use an arcteryx fission only because it is goretex in the shell so I can leave my goretex jacket at home and climb in soft shell (alpha comp hoody). Good combo for me.