Jackets: M90 compared to Nanok SF?

[Pierr]

Hi

how do the Sweedish M90 and Nanok SF (of which I have one) compare isolation-wise? Obviously the M90 is longer, covering more of the legs. And I understand the isolation is pile while the nanok has some synthtic fibre. Also the outer fabric of the Nanok is synthetic while M90 is mix of cotton and synthetic.

Are they targetting the same temperature ranges?

Also, I guess a M90 woul dbe significantly warmer than a M65 + liner, right?

Cheers
P.

 

[forestwalker]

Never seen the Naniok except on pictures, but the M90 is a more of a "traditional" parka: long, loose and covering, with a hood that you can fit around any headgear you care to wear. I love mine.

 

[Andy BB]

M90 (particularly the older version with the thicker (non-tuckawayable) hood) - big, thick, heavy, bulletproof - designed I'm guessing to have several insulating layers underneath. The Nanok is much lighter, less resistant to tears/burns etc, but probably warmer on its own than the M90.

 

[leatherneck]

Just wondering of anyone else who has seen or owned both can provide anymore feedback on this comparison.

 

[mr walloping]

I own both types of jackets and the nanok sf i have which came with removable hood,trousers and booties is much warmer than the m90 on its own.The m90 is designed to go over existing cold weather clothing so is not that warm on its own.The nanok is toastie on its own with a (base layer etc) underneath.

 

[Ex Member LoneGunnman]

I have the Nanok sf - designed to be worn over your clothing when being stopped, as a warmth layer, it should have x2 hood. Mitt pockets & pulls to adjust

The M90 - Swedens version (Varmajacka) is long & light weight the fixed hood is best

I use my Nanok having ski rests & my M90 when camp is set up - Nanok is too hot for ski & walking round in !!!!!!

 

[charliefoxtrot]

No experience of the nanok, but at £17.50 for a mint one the M90 Värmejacka is fantastic value. It's a proper length to keep the nether regions warm. I found the insulated hood too damn huge (fits over kevlar helmet I assume) so went for foldaway hood version. The M90 shell is polycotton, with polyester wadding insulation. I'd wanted to get a M59 with pile liner, but none were available in a tall fitting, plus its much heavier and bulkier, I'd guess it would be warmer then the M90.

More info here:
http://www.soldf.com/varmejacka_byxa.html

PS. Just checked the hood in mine, it'd be easy to add a velcro-in insulating liner to provide that option. Also just to echo what's been said above, the M90 shell material does seem to vary, some are noticeably heavier weight than others. Try before you buy always best I think.