Whether you're fast on a bike, on skis, on your own two feet, or vertically on all fours, these jackets will serve you well. To help you choose the right one, we've prepared a brief comparison for you.
We have developed all of them for demanding physical activities. They are all lightweight and technically minimalist. That is why we have decided to help you find your way around and choose the right model for you.
Vega warm olive
Do you ride a bike, run on skis or without them, or hike in the mountains really light and fast? Do you want a lightweight jacket that protects you from wind and rain, but is also breathable and packable? Then you are looking for a jacket with a membrane - in this category, we offer the highest degree of vapor permeability with 2-layer Gore-tex® Infinium™ material. The Vega and Endorphia jackets, which we have sewn for you from this material, best meet all of the above requirements. What is the difference between them?
Vega warm olive
VEGA
The key difference is in the cut. Vega is narrowed and shortened at the front, while the back and sleeves are elongated. This design works great on a bike because when you lean forward, the jacket does not form the classic inflated bubble and the sleeves are long enough. At the same time, you will find only one (chest) pocket. If you are slimmer than wider, the Vega will fit you better and won't flap around as much when you speed through your adventures. We also like to use it for running, cross-country skiing, and ski mountaineering. You could say the Vega is slightly sportier than its sister model.
Vega flame
ENDORPHIA
However, if you are looking for a more versatile lightweight jacket, Endorphia may be a better choice. It has a looser fit, so you can wear more layers underneath. In addition, it has two classic, spacious pockets at the waist, which is why it is more suitable for a slower pace (slower mountain runs/intense walking). If you are on the heavier side, it will fit you better than the Vega 99% of the time.
Endorphia Warm olive / Hawaiian surf
Both jackets are equally breathable (Ret: < 2.50 m2.Pa.W-1) thanks to the use of the same material and have a similar weight. In size L, Vega weighs approximately 175 g and Endorphia 198 g. The price for low weight and excellent breathability is lower mechanical resistance of 10 Denier. In practice, this means that we recommend wearing only a light backpack or running vest with the jacket, and, as with all other jackets, keeping an eye on sharp (sealed) straps – simply adjust the backpack/vest correctly.
Endorphia Warm olive / Hawaiian surf
AIRA
Aira offers an even wider range of use thanks to the absence of a membrane. Of all the jackets in this comparison, it offers the best vapor permeability. The non-membrane Pertex® Quantum Air is also sufficiently strong (20 Denier) at a weight of 49 g/m2. The breathable material goes hand in hand with an anatomical cut and a weight of 130 g in size L. The jacket can also be packed into its own pocket, so you can store it even in a small running vest.
Aira Skydiver
Aira is simply the lightweight jacket you reach for every time you plan to be very active and don't expect persistent rain (for example, when it's freezing). The Ultralite or Mera bottom layer works well under it. When it's colder, reach for the Serak or Femund. Pertex also works great with Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation—you may be familiar with this combination from the Nebba jacket.
We are currently finishing the development of two new models made from Alpha® Direct material. We are very excited about them because they will allow us to work with this insulating layer independently. If everything goes to plan, we will reveal the first model in September.
ORGIL
The latest addition to our light & fast family, which we developed as a pure climbing anorak (and also marketed as such), we even came up with a unique material for it that is extremely light yet tear-resistant. But that's just how we imagined it would be used...
“Wheeeeeeeeee!!!”
As it soon became apparent, the low weight (118 g/L) and tear resistance can also be put to use elsewhere. At the same time, the sophisticated, looser fit allows you to take the Orgil set with you on a myriad of activities.
Adam swinging on a stripe of fabric we use to make Orgil.
Perhaps the easiest way to describe it is to point out what it is not suitable for: running and similar activities, where you would appreciate a tighter fit (Aira). On the other hand, it will be right at home in the rocks, during intense hiking, climbing, enduro MTB, simply anywhere you want to protect yourself from the wind and appreciate an ultra-light, sturdy jacket with a spacious pocket.
Orgil Black
Orgil Tawny olive
In an emergency, it is possible to pull the hood over the helmet, but this is not the intended use.
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We have two jackets that will reliably protect you against rain/wet snow. Vega is slim-fit, sportier, and suitable for running and similar activities (aside from cycling). Endorphia is looser and has spacious pockets at the waist - it will fit better on larger figures and is more suitable for quick transitions when traveling light.
If you don't need protection from persistent rain, you can opt for the Aira jacket. It is the most breathable, anatomical, and packable jacket in the entire comparison. It is perfect for running and other physically demanding activities. On the other hand, Orgil has a looser fit and offers the best weight/tear resistance ratio in our collection.
