reviews are going to a blog

[Dane]

For those interested I've started a blog for gear reviews and may be a few climbing notes thrown in as well.

 

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/

[billcoe]

Sharp looking blog Dane. Where do you get R1 Hoodies for $65?

[Dane]

Thanks for looking in Bill. The blog review was on the Patagonia "Sun Hoody" which costs $65 retail. It is the little brother of the R1. The R1 hoody was mentioned in passing as another good piece of gear

[G-spotter]

Sharp looking blog Dane. Where do you get R1 Hoodies for $65?

 

You get the clone at MEC for $62

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699173&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442627307

[Dane]

MEC makes some outstanding gear. Haven't seen the $62 piece and it may compare well to the R1 which retails for the silly price of $150!!! Even at the typical $90 on line sale price the R1 is no steal.

 

But I do like the style of pull over. MEC hoody is a must see. Thanks for the link Drew.

[ryanb]

check out the sherpa khushi hoodie written up in this report from OR as well:

 

http://www.rockclimbing.com/Articles/Gear_and_Reviews/Outdoor_Retailer_Winter_Market_2010_Wrap-Up_1082.html

 

$90 bucks, Merino Wool

Edited February 1, 2010 by ryanb

[Matt Kidd]

MEC makes some outstanding gear. Haven't seen the $62 piece and it may compare well to the R1 which retails for the silly price of $150!!! Even at the typical $90 on line sale price the R1 is no steal.

 

But I do like the style of pull over. MEC hoody is a must see. Thanks for the link Drew.

Got one myself, really happy with it.

[Dane]

This thread popped up on the blog stats a minute or so ago. Thought I'd give a shout out for the SAG Khushi hoodie. No question my favorite hoody currently but it is extremely lwt weight and not intended to replace the MEC version or the R1.

 

And again at $90, may be a good value for Merino wool but no give away either.

 

More on a few hoodies here:

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2011/05/base-layer-hoodies.html