The 'RedFox' Brand. Any Experience?

[Firmo]

On SportPursuit at present, there's a lot of outdoor clothing by RedFox. I'm quite tempted by the PrimaLoft vest, but am a little put off having never heard of the brand.
http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/redfo ... -red-black

Has anyone else got any gear by them? If so, what's it like?

And does anyone recommend (or advise against) a PrimaLoft vest?

Gracias!

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've never heard of the brand. There's nothing wrong with Primaloft but there is better synthetic insulation available now. 'Apex' as an example ... although most manufactures are still using Primaloft 1 as their benchmark.

The only thing that I'd be a little wary about is there's no mention of what weight the insulation is. Primaloft comes in differing weights, eg 100g, 60g, etc. A vest with 100g insulation will be quite a different beast to one with 60g.

Is there a specific reason why you want a synthetic top rather than a down one? In general synthetic will be heavier, less packable, less durable in the long term, so will lose its insulation properties quite quickly and no matter what anyone says ... WON'T be warm if it gets wet

[Firmo]

Cheers Stu. Very helpful.

Hmmm I suppose the reason for looking at PrimaLoft is that it is both cheaper and won't ruin if it gets wet.

I've debated getting a down jacket all year, but can't justify buying a jacket that is of no use when its wet. Living on the coast in the North East, its always wet, so I thought a vest to use under a Gore-Tex jacket might be a better option...

[johnnystorm]

I've got a down vest from Uniqlo that was about 30/40 quid and packs down to about the size of an orange. Can't remember the fill rating but it's "good enough". I also have a karrimor down jacket that was about £30 thats excellent VFM but I can't seem to find it, or the vest/gilet version on Sports direct. The pricing on there is all over the place though as everything, like DFS, will be half-price eventually!

[Chew]

I've debated getting a down jacket all year, but can't justify buying a jacket that is of no use when its wet. Living on the coast in the North East, its always wet, so I thought a vest to use under a Gore-Tex jacket might be a better option...

This is what i do and it works very well.
Primaloft vest under a eVent jacket. Allows me to control my temperature better, can on occasion i've also worn the vest while riding. With it being Primaloft i'm less concerned if it gets a bit damp (either rain or me being a bit sweaty) and being compressed while wearing a pack.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I thought a vest to use under a Gore-Tex jacket might be a better option

I bought a Marmot Variant vest for this very purpose. Windproof insulated front with a sort of fleece/softshell back.



http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/marmot-vari ... tAodeBEAOQ

OR

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/marmot-m ... tAodxjcANw