Uberlayer used12/22/2023 I am asking sincerely, because I plan to buy either the Proton LT or the Ascendant hoody soon, and I want to make sure I correctly understand the pros and cons of each. : Outdoor Research Womens Uberlayer Hooded Jacket, Elderberry, X-Small : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry. None of them are really ideal for belaying, they are more geared towards active use as the wind will cut through all of them without a shell on top. Do you have experience with Alpha not being durable? So the Uberlayer is probably about 1/3 warmer and about 1/3 heavier than the Nano-Air, and probably doesn't breath quite as well - but would be more appropriate in colder weather. I’ve not noticed my fleece layers losing loft. Designed for high-aerobic ascents in cold winter weather, the Uberlayer is filled with a breathable and moisture-resistant Polartec Alpha insulation to keep you warm, even when youre sweating it out. First, how do you think the OR Ascendant hooded jacket would compare in this review?Īnd, you state that PolarTec Alpha insulation is not durable? Can you please explain why? I thought that since Alpha is basically long-pile fleece, it would not break or lose loft like short-fiber, loose synthetic insulation fills having very small fiber diameters. When cold winter winds start to whip across the ridge youre climbing, layer up with the Outdoor Research Mens Uberlayer Insulated Hooded Jacket. So Max, I have two questions if you would be kind enough to reply. And according to Max’s review, the Uberlayer is the same warmth as the Proton LT and Nano Air. The Ascendant uses the same weight of PolarTec Alpha insulation as the reviewed Uberlayer, so I assume they would both be the same warmth. The OR Ascendant hoody weighs a claimed 13.0 oz, which is a whole 1.4 oz lighter than the top-recommended Arcteryx Proton LT. /rebates/2fitem2f7845532foutdoor-research-womens-uberlayer&252fitem252f784553252foutdoor-research-womens-uberlayer26tc3dbing-&idgeartrade&ra3.
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