Posted by: Cranman
Follow up question about ultralight down jackets - 11/06/12 06:32 PM
Based on all the great feedback in my previous post about UL down jackets I have reached the conclusion that I probably don't want a UL jacket if the shell is super delicate or likely to get ripped or holes from typical use on BP trips.
As I look at the spec's on jackets I am trying to understand the relative durability of these fabrics. Can anyone shed any light on the difference between lets say:
30-denier Ballistic rip-stop nylon vs.
0.9 oz Dot-Ripstop Nylon vs.
15-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon shell, 40-denier nylon taffeta for reinforcements
As I look at the spec's on jackets I am trying to understand the relative durability of these fabrics. Can anyone shed any light on the difference between lets say:
30-denier Ballistic rip-stop nylon vs.
0.9 oz Dot-Ripstop Nylon vs.
15-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon shell, 40-denier nylon taffeta for reinforcements