Becks23
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I was tossing around the idea of putting together some high-quality (don't we all?) waterproof breathable shells that operate somewhere in between your traditional performance purveyors (like your Arc'teryxs/The North Face/Patagonia/Mammut etc) and of course your more fashion driven lines (Acronym, White Mountaineering, visvim etc). There doesn't seem to be a lot of options out there for people who simply want something with considered functionality that don't go hiking and climbing on the weekends. What sort of features would you want to see?
For me personally:
-something that would make it easier to carry a micro 4/3rds and larger camera within the shell
-easy access to transit pass/notebooks/pens
-more tailored fit but while trying to ensure proper movement when needed (this is obviously though as not all waterproof breathables have stretch)
-fit is a big issue for sure
-hoods vs. removable hoods vs. no hoods, tough to figure out since in a more stylistic setting, a hood defeats the purpose but then again it's necessary on a functional level.
-thumbholes in the sleeves? I like the added understated functionality
-weight? Something super lightweight or something that's the norm?
-price <$250 USD
The price seems low, but if you're able to go direct, it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
For me personally:
-something that would make it easier to carry a micro 4/3rds and larger camera within the shell
-easy access to transit pass/notebooks/pens
-more tailored fit but while trying to ensure proper movement when needed (this is obviously though as not all waterproof breathables have stretch)
-fit is a big issue for sure
-hoods vs. removable hoods vs. no hoods, tough to figure out since in a more stylistic setting, a hood defeats the purpose but then again it's necessary on a functional level.
-thumbholes in the sleeves? I like the added understated functionality
-weight? Something super lightweight or something that's the norm?
-price <$250 USD
The price seems low, but if you're able to go direct, it shouldn't be that big of an issue.