Thank you Jonathan! I appreciate the support. The alteration video for this jacket will be uploaded in the next few days. I'm looking forward to making more alteration videos! It's such a game changer!
It does! The baffle construction is very similar. However the naturehike does have gaps between the baffles which are not sewn so that the down can migrate from baffle to baffle. im not sure if that's a good thing or not. i guess it saves weight, however it can get annoying if the down migrates. Thanks so much! Appreciate it. Happy trails
Just to follow up - mine just arrived from Aliexpress. You're right about the fit. I went for the XXL version & it fits really well on the arms and shoulders. The chest fit is fairly good for me. But the length is a little on the shorter side. It is "just" ok as a standalone but actually perfect for use with my Patagonia Torrentshell. I'll try outside later today - it's currently minus 5 outside so it'll be a good test. But it does feel very warm indeed. I'll use it for a week to determine if I want to modify it at all.
@@OutdoorOtaku Really good just as is for my build. I think it helps I'm using a drawstring outershell so I don't need many changes. I did a 21k hike with it, and didn't get too sweaty either. thanks a lot for the infomation about this jacket!
Few things i missed in this video. 1. Link in the description, however i recommend you search for it yourself since your location may have different sellers with better deals. Use key words: "naturehike 10d down" 2. there is no DWR treatment. Best to pair this will a shell let me know if there is anything else i missed!
@@OutdoorOtaku I think something has changed with the AliExpress search algorithm in that it really struggles to return the right items when you search. For instance, I put in the exact title of the item you showed - and there was no search result.
Thanks for reminding me. here you go: tinyurl.com/3bwkf59v i'd recommend searching for a listing yourself though since prices can change from seller to seller. The one i bought may not be the best deal at the time or the best deal for your location.
I don't want to get a sowing machine, then learn to sow to then get the necessary material to sow in a sinch strip. I'd rather buy a decathlon jacket. The Zippers at the pockets are there do minimize cold drafts. When it's really col outside I always get cold drafts when I leave the bottom unsiched and the pockets open as the inner part of the pocket has no insulation. If the mt100 is too cold, get the mt500. This being said, I enjoyed your video regardless.
that's totally understandable. sewing its not for everyone . even bringing it to a tailor can be a hassle. I dont think the lack of a bottom cinch and lack of zipped pockets is an issue when you pair it with a shell layer. However as a stand alone piece it will let in more drafts. I'll have to check out the mt500, thanks for the suggestion. I will be posting a budget down jacket comparison video very soon. keep your eyes out for that. thanks for watching!
Really liking these review videos on less well-known, budget-friendly gear, and looking forward to the alterations video(s)!
Thank you Jonathan! I appreciate the support. The alteration video for this jacket will be uploaded in the next few days. I'm looking forward to making more alteration videos! It's such a game changer!
Looks like a Montbell superior knock off. Good find! Really enjoying your videos
It does! The baffle construction is very similar. However the naturehike does have gaps between the baffles which are not sewn so that the down can migrate from baffle to baffle. im not sure if that's a good thing or not. i guess it saves weight, however it can get annoying if the down migrates.
Thanks so much! Appreciate it. Happy trails
Just to follow up - mine just arrived from Aliexpress. You're right about the fit. I went for the XXL version & it fits really well on the arms and shoulders. The chest fit is fairly good for me. But the length is a little on the shorter side. It is "just" ok as a standalone but actually perfect for use with my Patagonia Torrentshell.
I'll try outside later today - it's currently minus 5 outside so it'll be a good test. But it does feel very warm indeed.
I'll use it for a week to determine if I want to modify it at all.
When does my commission check come in??! haha
how did the testing go? Have you decided to modify or keep as is?
@@OutdoorOtaku Really good just as is for my build. I think it helps I'm using a drawstring outershell so I don't need many changes. I did a 21k hike with it, and didn't get too sweaty either. thanks a lot for the infomation about this jacket!
Few things i missed in this video.
1. Link in the description, however i recommend you search for it yourself since your location may have different sellers with better deals. Use key words: "naturehike 10d down"
2. there is no DWR treatment. Best to pair this will a shell
let me know if there is anything else i missed!
Looks good. Struggling to find a link that ships to the UK though - this model seems to be fairly rare.
Thank you!
Dang, that's unfortunate. I wonder why it's like that...? Are there a lot of items that dont ship to the UK?
@@OutdoorOtaku I think something has changed with the AliExpress search algorithm in that it really struggles to return the right items when you search. For instance, I put in the exact title of the item you showed - and there was no search result.
Where is the link
Thanks for reminding me. here you go: tinyurl.com/3bwkf59v
i'd recommend searching for a listing yourself though since prices can change from seller to seller. The one i bought may not be the best deal at the time or the best deal for your location.
I don't want to get a sowing machine, then learn to sow to then get the necessary material to sow in a sinch strip. I'd rather buy a decathlon jacket. The Zippers at the pockets are there do minimize cold drafts. When it's really col outside I always get cold drafts when I leave the bottom unsiched and the pockets open as the inner part of the pocket has no insulation. If the mt100 is too cold, get the mt500.
This being said, I enjoyed your video regardless.
that's totally understandable. sewing its not for everyone . even bringing it to a tailor can be a hassle.
I dont think the lack of a bottom cinch and lack of zipped pockets is an issue when you pair it with a shell layer. However as a stand alone piece it will let in more drafts.
I'll have to check out the mt500, thanks for the suggestion.
I will be posting a budget down jacket comparison video very soon. keep your eyes out for that.
thanks for watching!
Great review! Thanks a lot! And what is the weight of the jacket?
thank you, my pleasure :)
9.2 oz after alterations
how tall are you/ weight?
6'1 160 lbs
*Promosm*
not sure what that means, but thanks for commenting!