Submitted by Peacera t3_z6g1kq in BuyItForLife
Gopokes34 t1_iy8fuig wrote
Reply to comment by Axi0madick in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
Ya, like it's great that it's light and can pack small. But when it comes to camping, being around fires, sometimes I value durable over that. Not everyone's an ultralight camper.
Peacera OP t1_iydeeo0 wrote
This thread is full of valid points. (And i don't smoke!) I bought it based on its warmth-for-weight ratio. The fabric that goes into ultralight clothing is definitely more prone to fire damage.
However, I will say that this has held up to numerous campfires. It's just that I was dumb and wore it when burning invasive brush in the snow. It was a massive fire and embers shot out over me when I was throwing more stuff on. Now I wear a heavy flannel over it, or wear my Fjallraven canvas instead.
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