Yes, its far from unique in conception. Also of course non trivially heavier than their old LIM barrier.
What I think they can claim as distinctive is the fit - I'm way off the tall/thin extreme and its the first light, hooded, PL thing I've tried on which is anywhere near workable fit wise. Actually its near perfect, which was a nice surprise.
Longer body I think and certainly a genuinely longer arm length than the xenon and nanopuff. Maybe a slightly closer fit, dunno. Slightly 'fancy' (adjustable, minute foam peak) hood, although no idea if thats worth its weight or not.
So I'm grateful anyhow 
Quite a minority concern perhaps.
(actually, not needing a mega warm belay jacket thing, I rationalised my PL stuff down to just a hooded one of these.).
Posted: 23/02/2012 at 20:25
