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Patagonia Primo Gore-Tex Jacket - Men's
What is the differece between the Primo Gore-Tex and the Powder...
By tim2896345
Ranked #658 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 31, 2012
What is the differece between the Primo Gore-Tex and the Powder bowl?
View Details: Patagonia Primo Gore-Tex Jacket - Men's
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By Ty Nelson
Ranked #10 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 31, 2012
Great answer Dave. In addition to the differences in shell fabric, the Primo is a 3 layer fabric so it's only the shell, where as the Powder Bowl is a 2 layer with a hung mesh liner on the interior. Both are fully waterproof, the Primo is going to be a little more breathable and the Powder Bowl is going to be a little warmer.
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By Dave Marcus
Ranked #11 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 31, 2012
The main difference is the fabric. Both jackets use Gore Performance Shell laminate, but on the Primo, it's laminated to a 70-denier, recycled nylon (probably made from soda bottles) and on the Powder Bowl, it's laminated to a 150-denier polyester. The Powder Bowl is a bit heavier, but will also take more abuse in the trees.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Performance Shell; [shell] recycled nylon (70D), DWR coating
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- regular
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front hand, 1 front chest, 1 sleeve zippered, (internal) 1 chest media, (internal) 1 chest zippered, (internal) 2 drop-in
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Weight:
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, snowboarding, touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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