Had one of the previous generation Alpkit jackets - very good value for money, and I had no problems with it in terms of manufacturing quality during the time I owned it.
The dealbreaker for me on that one, and the thing that would prevent me buying this one, is the detachable hood. I find that if it's cold enough to warrant a down jacket, I want the option of being able to flip the hood up and close it quickly, rather than faff with poppers. However if that's not an issue for you, it's hard to see how you could beat the Alpkit offering unless you source an alternative with a hefty discount.
Posted: 01/02/2012 at 10:01
