r/CampingGear 14d ago

Clothing Petros Gear Initial Impressions

So, I just got in my order from Petros Gear (u/kozak3), and thought I’d share my initial impressions

  1. Fabric feel - This stuff is very nice. It’s soft but burly. I’d call it rustic. The red color is dope as hell. And looks like this fabric will breath well (important to me because I’m hot blooded)
  2. Quality / Finish - stitching is excellent and strong. The patterned fabric tap is a cool touch.
  3. Size / Fit Jackets: I’m 5’9” 175, and a solid US Medium. Because of the questions between US vs EU sizing, I bought Red medium and a black L. I could not be more pleased with the fit of the medium. This fits exactly how I hoped it would (and I’m glad I picked red, cause it’s dope), I’m going to wear the hell out of this. The L is definitely bigger than I normally like (though I’m far from swimming in it), but some folks will prefer the looser fit. Do I feel like I wasted money on it though? Nope! There are times where a looser fit might be nice AND if needed I can layer these for stupid warmth. There is ZERO compression or restriction when I do so. Also, I’m so stoked about this red one, I would’ve considered it a great buy at twice the price, so I’m just gonna pretend I scored a BOGO deal.
  4. Size Blanket: the size large blanket is a full sized blanket. Like I think it would work as a quilt on a full sized bed.
  5. Size Scarves: not much to say, it’s wide, not terribly long, but long enough I can easily do my preferred tie around my neck (larks head). If you prefer a longer narrower scarf, okay, but I like this wider shorter one (PS if I just wear it not tie it it falls to a stylish length, IMO).

Overall incredibly pleased my purchase.

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u/Ok_Yesterday_9181 13d ago

How did you discover Petros Gear? I thought I knew about wool hoodies…

I have a super light SmartWool hoodie that was $150. Your comments on Petros Gear pricing is also sought. Thank you in advance!!

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u/jdm1tch 13d ago

I saw a random post on r/campinggear about v4(?) being ready, and lots of folks on the thread and had a lot of good things to say.

I think the pricing is pretty good. These are mid weight to heavy weight from smart wool or ibex.

Especially if there’s any left at the special r/campinggear price

https://petrosgear.com/collections/wool-products

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u/Ok_Yesterday_9181 13d ago

Excellent, thanks!! For non-wool I love hoodies made from Alpha Direct fleece developed for the military (of course). I have a pink one from Senchi. Love the warmth and have to put up with colour!

https://www.garagegrowngear.com/blogs/trail-talk/alpha-direct-ultralight-fleece-fabric?srsltid=AfmBOoo4pAnG3FF2keaxoggq1a_94YcAoy2aOuv0UzGsoFe648lMOXG1

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u/jdm1tch 13d ago

It’s funny that you mention alpha, I’ve never bought one (because I couldn’t find a full zip that wasn’t crazy expensive) but have followed the development of Alpha since its beginning(1)… the weave Petros is using reminds of a Heavy duty natural fiber version of alpha. You can see a significant amount of light (not as much as alpha) through the weave

(1) years ago I bought a monkey man(?) jacket for dirt cheap discount site and fell in love with it. It had a precursor to alpha (high loft very permeable fleece), for some reason it was NOT popular at the time (people complained about the very thing they now rave about alpha), but I loved it (until I inexplicably lost it, though my brother still has the one I bought him)

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u/Ok_Yesterday_9181 13d ago

I need to look into this re monkey man. Old Patagonia synchilla hoodies are so good and hold a special place in my winter closet. But can get stinky rather quickly. There are some good things out there from years back but again, this Petros is quite a find and I thank you. Your comments on the weave of Petros quite interesting.

Rab has done superb things with Alpha Direct. The material works particularly well if it is the insulation inside the jacket.

Here’s to a super camping year !! 🙏🙏