LDog
12-27-2011, 00:30
I'm thinking what I want is a windshirt that blocks wind well, transfers moisture well, is light weight and then maybe okay in weather-proofing.
I did some homework, and put the Pearl Izumi Pro Barrier Lite on my Amazon wishlist - which I use to bookmark things I'm researching. Then found a good deal on the highly-rated Patagucci M's Houdini Full Zip in last year's color, and snagged it. Of course, a family member saw the Pearl Izumi on my wish list, and now I've got it too.
Time to contrast and compare.
The PI Pro Barrier Lite is part of their P.R.O. line, and they hype very high wind resistance, and high weather resistance. You have to look hard for generic comments about the line having good breathability. It's a no-frills, lightweight windshirt. No pockets, no draw strings, but it does have a full zip with a zipper garage, elastic around the bottom hem and around the cuffs. It is marketed for cycling, but fits well when standing erect. The sleeves are a bit long, covering my hands if I let them. It has a tail that pretty well covers my butt. I normally wear a large. This model has a rep for running a little small, and the XL fits me well with a base layer and a light fleece. It weighs 82g/2.875oz Not a lot of online reviews. At least a few suggest it doesn't breath well. Will it transfer moisture well? Suggested Retail is $80.00, available for 59.96 from Amazon.
http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=45&product_id=1638745
The Houdini is part of their Alpine Climbing line. They hype high breathability and a water repellent finish that is suppose to not wet out except in sustained downpour It's not as spartan as the PI. It has only a small chest pocket, that serves as storage for the jacket. It has a hood that is designed for human heads vice helmeted heads, and the hood has a drawstring with a cord-lock. There is also a drawstring with cordlock around the bottom hem. I also bought this in an XL and the fit is similar. It also has a tail that covers my butt. The sleeves are a better fit - tho I'm not going to be able to withdraw my hands in the cold). It weighs 127g/4.5oz Five-star reviews abound. Suggested retail $125, got it for $75 from Dept of Goods.
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-houdini-full-zip-jacket?p=24017-0-791
Love the weight of the Pro Barrier Lite. Love the hood on the Houdini. Gonna layer up and try out both of them to see if either offers better moisture transfer. What do you think?
Also, I now have a private wish list for bookmarking things I'm not sure I want.
I did some homework, and put the Pearl Izumi Pro Barrier Lite on my Amazon wishlist - which I use to bookmark things I'm researching. Then found a good deal on the highly-rated Patagucci M's Houdini Full Zip in last year's color, and snagged it. Of course, a family member saw the Pearl Izumi on my wish list, and now I've got it too.
Time to contrast and compare.
The PI Pro Barrier Lite is part of their P.R.O. line, and they hype very high wind resistance, and high weather resistance. You have to look hard for generic comments about the line having good breathability. It's a no-frills, lightweight windshirt. No pockets, no draw strings, but it does have a full zip with a zipper garage, elastic around the bottom hem and around the cuffs. It is marketed for cycling, but fits well when standing erect. The sleeves are a bit long, covering my hands if I let them. It has a tail that pretty well covers my butt. I normally wear a large. This model has a rep for running a little small, and the XL fits me well with a base layer and a light fleece. It weighs 82g/2.875oz Not a lot of online reviews. At least a few suggest it doesn't breath well. Will it transfer moisture well? Suggested Retail is $80.00, available for 59.96 from Amazon.
http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=45&product_id=1638745
The Houdini is part of their Alpine Climbing line. They hype high breathability and a water repellent finish that is suppose to not wet out except in sustained downpour It's not as spartan as the PI. It has only a small chest pocket, that serves as storage for the jacket. It has a hood that is designed for human heads vice helmeted heads, and the hood has a drawstring with a cord-lock. There is also a drawstring with cordlock around the bottom hem. I also bought this in an XL and the fit is similar. It also has a tail that covers my butt. The sleeves are a better fit - tho I'm not going to be able to withdraw my hands in the cold). It weighs 127g/4.5oz Five-star reviews abound. Suggested retail $125, got it for $75 from Dept of Goods.
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-houdini-full-zip-jacket?p=24017-0-791
Love the weight of the Pro Barrier Lite. Love the hood on the Houdini. Gonna layer up and try out both of them to see if either offers better moisture transfer. What do you think?
Also, I now have a private wish list for bookmarking things I'm not sure I want.