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Berghaus Chulu Jacket

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Berghaus Chulu Jacket
Buy if you're looking for a light and packable, windproof and water-resistant synthetically insulated jacket and like bright yellow and a short, snug cut

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Reviewed: 10 February 2010 by Jon
What Is It For? The Chulu is a lightweight and packable synthetically insulated jacket which Berghaus says can be used either as an insulated windproof outer layer or alternatively, worn under a waterproof shell during extended wet weather. Technical Lowdown Berghaus uses PrimaLoft Eco for the Chulu which is a 50% recycled fibre. ...  Continue reading

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Pity there's no mention of the fill weight, in g per sq metre. Would make it much easier to compare this with a number of very similar jackets.

Posted: 11/02/2010 at 12:51

StephenM who knows a thing or two about synthetic insulation reliably informs me that the fill is 60g/m2.

Some good reductions on Berghaus gear at Gaynors at the moment. I just ordered the Chulu Vest from there to replace my recently sold Patagonia Micropuff Vest. I reckon a 60g/m2 fill will make it more versatile.

Posted: 14/02/2010 at 21:35

Hi Guy\Ben,

Just spotted this thread. I got the Chulu  vest a few weeks ago on ebay for £35.  I contacted Berghaus and was told the vest had 60gm2 fill.

I bought it primarily for non hill use as I have a Rab Geneator vest for that kind of stuff and didn't want to wreck the Genearator using it every day.

The chulu is a great piece of kit, its not as light or as warm on paper as the Geneartor but it does have better pockets and feels more durable. If weight or pack size is not an issue for me or I will be wearing it a lot then I think this is a better all rounder than the Generator.

I agree with Ben with it being a versatile bit of kit.

Cheers,

Stephen

 

Posted: 20/02/2010 at 10:39



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