Buffalo Mountain shirt VS Special 6 ?

[Morning Fox]

I know that the special 6 is a little longer and has the pertex 6 instead of 5 but I am wondering which is the better shirt?

Does anyone have experience with both, is the 6 alot warmer than the 5? Too warm for UK? Noticeably better water resistance?
Does the extra few centimeters make much of a difference?

Would just like a little bit of input before I buy one as I don't know which to go for.. they are both pretty much the same price too.

Any thing to add?

Thanks
Greg

 

[Shewie]

I've had the 6 for about 8 years now, apart from a couple of pin ***** holes in it it's still as good as the day I bought it. The pile has flattened a touch but it still performs like it's new.

Great bit of kit but only for really cold weather.

 

[Morning Fox]

I have a decent waterproof shell which I'd probably have to throw on over the top in really bad weather anyway and for the same price I could get myself 2 or 3 nice warm fleeces.

Where and what do you wear them for?

 

[Barn Owl]

Great kit.

Very warm though,good if you're not exerting yourself much.

Comes into it's own when hillwalking e.g.

If like me you sweat a lot when exerting,then it's long pit zips let a good draught in.
When raining it still keeps you warm,(I'd be soaked with sweat anyway).

Pertex 6 is worth it as it's quite a bit stronger material.
I've had both.

Still have one but don't use it near camp fire.

Tom.

 

[soa_uk]

I've got a Special6.
It's very warm indeed.

I've worn it comfortably, over skin, at around -3º in 30-40mph winds with driving snow.
OK, if you stop moving, you will cool down fairly quickly.

If it's above 0ºC, I get too hot without opening the pit zips.

 

[Rothley Bill]

I have a special 6, very good piece of kit, I can only echo what has been said previously. I have used mine in my kayak and canoe. I am usually too hot without the pit zips fully undone, even in low temps and driving snow.

 

[Woodwatcher]

quick buy one now before the prices go up and the availibility goes through the floor because RM used on one the latest northern wilderness.

 

[Morning Fox]

quick buy one now before the prices go up and the availibility goes through the floor because RM used on one the latest northern wilderness.

haha, did he really? not seen the latest one I don't think..

Well I ordered a special 6 yesterday, thanks for input guys

 

[Shewie]

haha, did he really? not seen the latest one I don't think..

Well I ordered a special 6 yesterday, thanks for input guys

Good choice fella

Yeah I noticed Ray had one on, and the army reversable one later as well I think.

 

[Sleepy Weasel]

I've used a special 6 and a mountain shirt. The pile got thin on my special 6 from using it so much and the mountain shirt is still going strong. But, for preference I've been using a Montane Extreme smock, it's like a Buffalo on steroids. it's even got a crutch strap to stop it riding up. Used it in Norway and in Scotland , toasty bit of kit, cheaper too as I remember

 

[bushblade]

In my opinion the Montane extreme smock is superior and cheaper, you also get the hood with it.