So far I really like the look of the Paramo Pajaro but it is very pricey, also I am thinking that this might be too warm for activity in the sticks even in winter (opinions?)
Feedback on these three options, what benefits over price, if they'd be too warm etc, would be much appreciated.
i literally have only had it a week or so, but it just feels bang on so far. Supposed to be up nr snowdon next week, i really cant imagine the coat being too warm!
Obviously if you're working very hard you'll overheat - but no coat is 100% breathable i guess. I was slogging up and down in the brecons last week in shorts + cotton t-shirt with frost on my face, and i was still sweating like a tramp eating chips. that t-shirt was perfectly breathable i was just yakkering hard (for me)
I bought it mainly for wildlife watching/ photography, so i be still for long periods of time once i've reached my chosen spot - and if you're up in the uk mountains in the middle of winter you really dont care if the coat thats keeping you comfy cost more than a couple of nights out on the beer and a tank of fuel. I expect this coat to last me years, divided out per year £191 is next to nothing. Spending £100 on something i only wear once is what i would call expensive
The OS map pockets are a very good idea - two of them is perfect as it seems like everywhere i go that i need a map for is always on the bloody edge!
I'll let you know how i rate it when i get back,
cheers