So I have been eyeing TAD's ranger hoodie for a few years now. Looking to maybe finally pull the trigger. For those that have had or have one what are your thoughts? Are they worth the high price tag? The build quality high? When I spend this kind of money on gear I look for something that could be used everyday and not fall apart.
The new Ranger they launched on Friday. I had been on the fence like you for awhile but figured I would try it. I have two good gore-tex pro shells or else I would buy a stealth also. I really love my arcteryx beta AR and got a amazing deal on one this past year before that I had been using a marmot troll-wall for the prior 2 years. The beta AR has a much better cut for me compared to the troll-wall though. My underarmour sherpa fleece jacket is amazing at keeping you warm so we will see how it stacks up, jacket really doesn't block wind all that well and is not water resistant unless you keep it regularly treated. It was $60 and is great coat but I am sure this will do better. Used to be a underarmour fantatic and have since moved on to even more expensive brands . I have stocked up on a decent bit of icebreaker stuff, merino wool is awesome in cold and warm weather both.
Thanks for getting back to me. I have also stocked up on some merino wool stuff as well for base layers, minus 33 is a brand I like and the price is right as well.
I have the LT. It's comfy and well made. :) I can't tell you how old it is 'cause I got it from a buddy. I wish the Valkyrie (girl's jacket) came with patch fields - I was speaking with the people of TAD at Gathering and the girls' line of clothing has been in talks for a [LONG, LONG] while and protos were starting to roll out. Let's see how much longer I have to wait... :(
I have the LT. It's comfy and well made. :) I can't tell you how old it is 'cause I got it from a buddy. I wish the Valkyrie (girl's jacket) came with patch fields - I was speaking with the people of TAD at Gathering and the girls' line of clothing has been in talks for a [LONG, LONG] while and protos were starting to roll out. Let's see how much longer I have to wait... :(
did you tell them to hurry the heck up already?
i've been stalking them for at least a year now waiting for more womans options. what size is your ranger hoodie? i've been wanting the flux hoodie for snowboarding but i cant decide if i should get the mens S or XS ??
i've been stalking them for at least a year now waiting for more womans options. what size is your ranger hoodie? i've been wanting the flux hoodie for snowboarding but i cant decide if i should get the mens S or XS ??
I have the mens' xs. :)
The TAD girls were rockin' the new wares and they looked nice. <_< But talk of the ladies' line has been going on for far too long.
Haven't really gotten to use it much yet But so far it is really warm and the hood is really nice. Pretty much all of the details that make up the jacket are great.