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[QUOTE="muzzal, post: 117015, member: 22429"] [b]Rainlight 'Cape de pluie respire' - an alternative raincoat/poncho to Altus or Ferrino Trekker. First Impressions[/b] After reading Gitti's posts on the Rainlight coat, I shortlisted it along with the Ferrino Trekker. I eventually chose the Rainlight as it has some features I was looking for and I was concerned that the reflective metallic finish on the inside of the Trekker would contribute to heat buildup. The Rainlight is from a French company and you can buy it direct from their website: [url=http://www.verticalmountain.com/boutique/product.php?id_product=1993]http://www.verticalmountain.com/boutiqu ... oduct=1993[/url] It cost me Euro 109.9 + 16.72 shipping = 126.62 Delivery took 10 days to Auckland, New Zealand, which I think is pretty reasonable! It's significantly more expensive than either the Altus or Ferrino but it's made from a breathable material and is quite light at 310g for the 'Large' size - so on par with an equivalent eVent/Gortex jacket. It only comes in grey :cry: There's a short French review and some good pics here (the Google translation is quite good): [url=http://www.expemag.com/vetements/cape-de-pluie-raidlight.html]http://www.expemag.com/vetements/cape-d ... light.html[/url] Initial impressions after I tried it on over a full Osprey Stratos 34L pack. ('Large' sizing and I'm 165cm/75kg). * Lightweight. Probably as light as I would want it as it may be too clingy if lighter and compromise durability. * It has a full length dual zip in front but no other ventilation. I found it a piece of cake to put on by simply pulling it over my head and pack like a sweater. Might be a bit trickier with a bigger pack that extends above my shoulders, but the Osprey is as large as I'm likely to use - the top of which is level with my shoulders. * With the pack extension zipped up, the coat fits comfortably over the pack; it is mid calf length in front and about 5 cm shorter in back. Without the pack, it is ankle length in back. * With the pack extension unzipped, the back touches the ground, but I found that it was easy whilst being worn, to cinch up the zips on either side of the pack, thus raising the back off the ground and 'fitting' the pack extension over the pack. * The cuffs are loosely elasticised; there is no other adjustment. * The hood is adjusted by shortening a bungee cord on top of the head. It's covered by a reflective flap but it seems a bit crude and the flap sticks up like a rooster's comb :roll: There is also a unique, fold-down clear visor that covers half the face. I'm hoping that it works as I wear spectacles, which are a right pain when wet! Overall, without having given the coat a field test, I'm pretty satisfied so far. Given that the coat fits comfortably over my pack without the extension being opened, I think a 'Medium' would be better, but it's a minor issue. International returns are a hassle that is one of the downsides to internet shopping! I'll post a field report in March after I've walked the Milford Track! [/QUOTE]
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