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Dear Gary, doubting between an XS and an S. Too expensive to order both 🙂 and don't want to send one back for ecological reasons. Can I ask you about your size (chest/waist) + eventually height? That will help me in ordering the right size 🙏
I have the first model for about 4 years and living in the Netherlands have used it quite regularly.. can highly recommend it.. would definitely buy it again
@@teaandtrails I'm sure you will (if you treat it normally).. mine still looks like it did on day 1 and I'm not someone who's overprotective about their purchases ;) Just let it dry and then fold it into it's own pocket for storage until the next rainy day. Just be careful with the zipper..
I had the stormshell and vowed never to get another inov8 jacket again. It started delaminating around the pocket and cuffs and the hood was poor. I reverted back to a lightweight Rab one I'd had from years before. Inov8 tried to say I hadn't looked after it properly, but all my other jackets were fine. I now have a Mammut Aenergy which is awesome, and a Rab Phantom which is my race jacket as it is incredibly light but not so robust.
I’ve got that jacket, I guess the 1st version, even though it looks the same apart from mines green.. cracking jacket, I’ve had it for years, I tend to keep it for events, so not warn all the time but still looking good. I’ve worn it in some really miserable weather and its survived with me dry. At worst, dampish forearms due to sweat it heavy rain, but not wet.. and when the rain stopped it dried itself and me very quickly. Just wish I could buy a second one in a larger size so it’d go over my pack now I’ve started doing ultras with very bulky mandatory kit. Haven’t had to wear it under a pack yet.. so I’m hoping it won’t kill the lovely fabric. Thanks for the review
Great review Gary. Listening to the pod this morning reminded me that I needed to catch up on this. Thanks for sharing your experiences of the jacket with us! 😎🤘
Great review! Just got the blue one from Lets Run after trying it on. Had a gift voucher to use which helped bring the price down. It will be packed in my kit bag tomorrow for Wild deer ultra where I'll try out my Inov-8 trailfly g280 I won from you guys!
Mine just arrived from SportsShoes today, but way too small for me. I’m not a big guy at all but the large is far too small, and no XLs to be found online anywhere. Never been an XL in my life so obviously need to lose some timber! 😂 Thanks for the review Gary.
Agree with it feeling snug. I went up a size and it still feels weirdly snug. They put a warning up about this on their website where they call it a slim fitting jacket, so I guess they have received emails about this
Great review! I must be the only one who ended up with a rubbish one it seems 😂 I tried to re-proof it but no avail, you can see the water actually penetrate through the material. It is my only waterproof, but cannot wait to be able to buy a decent waterproof jacket.
It's a good-looking jacket and a great review. I live in the Great Bear Rainforest and have the worst system to keep dry! (I think you call them bin bags) Also, I have a colder climate so think a larger size might be best so I can wear another layer or two. Maybe I'll get myself a Christmas gift this year and splurge on a "Stormshell".
I have a Salomon Bonatti trail jacket water starts coming through after a couple of minutes. Why do these companies charge so much for these jackets, advertise them as waterproof- and they’re effectively useless in the rain..
Is there any difference against the original version? It appears the same from watching this. Maybe the top pocket is bigger. I bought mine last year and have worn it in bad weather a few times including a 3 hour hike in the lake distrinct in pouring rain. It did a great job & I stayed dry!
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Dear Gary, doubting between an XS and an S. Too expensive to order both 🙂 and don't want to send one back for ecological reasons. Can I ask you about your size (chest/waist) + eventually height? That will help me in ordering the right size 🙏
I have the first model for about 4 years and living in the Netherlands have used it quite regularly.. can highly recommend it.. would definitely buy it again
Great. Wow! I hope i get 4 years out of this jacket!
@@teaandtrails I'm sure you will (if you treat it normally).. mine still looks like it did on day 1 and I'm not someone who's overprotective about their purchases ;)
Just let it dry and then fold it into it's own pocket for storage until the next rainy day. Just be careful with the zipper..
I have a black one in small and use it for my commute to work, keeps me dry and looking good. Win win 🏆
I had the stormshell and vowed never to get another inov8 jacket again. It started delaminating around the pocket and cuffs and the hood was poor. I reverted back to a lightweight Rab one I'd had from years before. Inov8 tried to say I hadn't looked after it properly, but all my other jackets were fine. I now have a Mammut Aenergy which is awesome, and a Rab Phantom which is my race jacket as it is incredibly light but not so robust.
Interesting. I’ve had this jacket a year now and it’s holding up fine 🤞
I’ve got that jacket, I guess the 1st version, even though it looks the same apart from mines green.. cracking jacket, I’ve had it for years, I tend to keep it for events, so not warn all the time but still looking good. I’ve worn it in some really miserable weather and its survived with me dry. At worst, dampish forearms due to sweat it heavy rain, but not wet.. and when the rain stopped it dried itself and me very quickly. Just wish I could buy a second one in a larger size so it’d go over my pack now I’ve started doing ultras with very bulky mandatory kit. Haven’t had to wear it under a pack yet.. so I’m hoping it won’t kill the lovely fabric.
Thanks for the review
Great to hear James, yeah, a 2nd larger jacket would be ace! Good point re if a vest messes the material up. We’ll see I suppose 🤞
Great review Gary. Listening to the pod this morning reminded me that I needed to catch up on this. Thanks for sharing your experiences of the jacket with us! 😎🤘
Hey Ben, hope you’re well. Thanks for watch 🙌🏻
Great review! Just got the blue one from Lets Run after trying it on. Had a gift voucher to use which helped bring the price down. It will be packed in my kit bag tomorrow for Wild deer ultra where I'll try out my Inov-8 trailfly g280 I won from you guys!
Thanks Iain, hope you had a great race 👍🏻 Voucher and winning shoes!! You’re on a roll 😀
@@teaandtrails cheers! Managed to get a 50km pb on the ultra which was unexpected. My trailfly aren't quite as bright orange anymore though!'😁😁
Looks a decent bit of kit. Good review too covering all the bases. I just live too close to the montane outlet store though 😉
Montane Shmontane! 😀
Have you tried over hydration vest?
You would need a bigger size for that 👍🏻
thanks!
Mine just arrived from SportsShoes today, but way too small for me. I’m not a big guy at all but the large is far too small, and no XLs to be found online anywhere. Never been an XL in my life so obviously need to lose some timber! 😂 Thanks for the review Gary.
Haha! Thanks Nick, yeah, buy a bigger jacket or loose some timber 😅
Hey man I'm thinking to buy one but not sure what size go for. Im 175 and 89cm in chest. S or M?
Not sure. If I bought one again I would go one size bigger though 👍🏻
Out of curiosity. I'm 37.5 chest 32 waist. In theory small is ok of their sizing which I'm hoping as it's on sale. What do you think
Tough question. I’d buy a small and medium then return the one I don’t want or go to a shop if possible.
Don‘t do that! I'm in the same situation, and I buy a smaller size. But it's too small for me, so I return it and buy a larger one.
I love my v1 storm shell. Have to say Gary, the sub-titled are funny - must be your accent 😂
Haha! Yeah, it struggles with my accent big time! I don’t even have a strong accent 😂
Agree with it feeling snug. I went up a size and it still feels weirdly snug. They put a warning up about this on their website where they call it a slim fitting jacket, so I guess they have received emails about this
Thanks for the comment! Good to hear they call it slim fit!
Hi Gary, You tube and podcast Geek Question,.... What is the Microphone you are using in this video please
Hey Steve, I think it's this one. amzn.to/49m7Lbs
If i was buying again i'd probably go for this - amzn.to/3u4bV7K It's wireless so more flexible.
Great review! I must be the only one who ended up with a rubbish one it seems 😂 I tried to re-proof it but no avail, you can see the water actually penetrate through the material. It is my only waterproof, but cannot wait to be able to buy a decent waterproof jacket.
That’s such a shame Rita, maybe try and find a Ronhill shakedry. That’s an awesome jacket, but quite pricey!
I am 5”8 but really skinny, my chest is around 33-34inch. Would you still recommend S?
Good question! I think you will be ok with the xs, Maybe order two if the retailer offers free returns.
hey , which running cap do u reckon ?
I like these - ugokuprojects.com
TY @@teaandtrails. I'm 1M76CM and around 68-70KG. Do u reckon M or L size for this jacket ? ty =)
@ondamixtape I would check the size guide 👍🏻
It's a good-looking jacket and a great review. I live in the Great Bear Rainforest and have the worst system to keep dry! (I think you call them bin bags) Also, I have a colder climate so think a larger size might be best so I can wear another layer or two. Maybe I'll get myself a Christmas gift this year and splurge on a "Stormshell".
Hey Steve, wow! A bin bag 😂😅 Did you see one of your lovely buff made a guest appearance 👍🏻
I missed it and just went back to look! Looking good my friend!!! @@teaandtrails
I'd prefer summer, but it's lovely to have some nice buffs to keep me warm 😊@@Mookiethedog
No pit zips? necessary.
No pit zips. Not a deal breaker for me.
Great review Gary , your slowly making me want to switch from saloman to invo8 gear , 😂😂💪🏆😎ps gym work =hench pecs
Haha! Yeah, pecs or man boobs. I’m not sure which at the moment 😂
cracking review 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Alan, hope all
Is well buddy 👍🏻
@@teaandtrails yeah all is well 😊. Wild deer ultra this weekend supporting some people in their first ultra. Hope all is well with you 😁
Brilliant! Hope it's not too wet and windy for them! Yeah, all good thanks 👍@@alanrichardson1096
I have a Salomon Bonatti trail jacket water starts coming through after a couple of minutes. Why do these companies charge so much for these jackets, advertise them as waterproof- and they’re effectively useless in the rain..
Yeah, It would manage expectations much better if they said water resistant.
It's too small because you're in 'bulking season' now 😊
Haha! Yeah, probably 😅 I'll let you know how snug it is in the summer 😀
Best stop doing the bench press Gary...💪💪💪Great review jacket looks great well smart.
Haha! Cheers buddy.
Is there any difference against the original version? It appears the same from watching this. Maybe the top pocket is bigger.
I bought mine last year and have worn it in bad weather a few times including a 3 hour hike in the lake distrinct in pouring rain. It did a great job & I stayed dry!
I don’t know Neil, not used the original version. Good to hear it kept you dry 👍🏻
Yeah me too.. I was thinking the same. Perhaps the wrist bits look a little looser?
I have a black one in small and use it for my commute to work, keeps me dry and looking good. Win win 🏆
Awesome! Yeah, great piece of kit 👍
Hi. I am looking to order. How does it fit and what chest waist are you if you don't mind me asking please