Jon Senior wrote:
> MSeries
[email protected] opined the following...
>> All of the jackets on the subject line look pretty good
>> to me, all are around £50 at the moment. Who has
>> experience of any of them ? Can any be recommended ?
>
> I have personal experience of the NevisLite and a friend
> has the Nevis. The NL has been pretty good and has kept me
> dry (Well, has kept the rain out) all winter. ISTR that
> the Nevis has "pit-zips" which might make cooling down
> easier. The Nevis is also probably more suitable for
> general use, the NL is nothing more than a Waterproof /
> windproof shell.
>
> A relatively recent discovery was that the NL packs
> down into its rear pocket which definately makes
> carrying it easier.
My Nevis does the same thing. I can't work out how though
(never been good at folding clothes). I'm not entirely sure
it's worth buying one at this time of year though - I went
out in mine today and was roasted due to the fact that it
doesn't let any wind through.