Firstgear Kilimanjaro vs. Olympia AST
Hi All
Just looking for some hands-on advice.
I currently have two sets of gear. Firstgear mesh for hot weather and a 2008 Firstgear Denali and Joe Rocket overpants for colder weather - but neither set is very much good in the middle. It doesn't take much for the Denali to be too warm (The venting sucks) and likewise the pants soon become a sauna. The mesh gear is fine as long as it's >25 but anything below that and you have to wear light long-johns and carry raingear to cut the wind.
I bought everything two years ago when I first got started and I'm afraid I let my excitment get in the way of prudent research. So now I'm looking for something that's truly three season.
I like Firstgear for no other reason that I know exactly what size to order and I like the look. After some research the best alternative I can find is the Olympia AST. Both seem to be a reasonable compromise between price, features, safety and function. Does anyone have any current experience with either of these? I can read the reviews off of the net and the respective websites but I'd really like some hands-on experience
Thx in advance
Dale
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