Thread: cactus puffer, thoughts?

Down Jacket

might get one, being waterproof and tough will be a bonus.

Any other similar jackets available?

CactusEquipment videos
Looks a little tougher than most.
Swazi made/makes one out of synthetic down. It too looks good but I doubt it will match the Cactus for durability.

Cactus gear is generally about as tough as it gets.

I always thought down jackets were just for girls but that actually looks useful, especially being waterproof.

The Cactus version will be tough as nails, just like all their other gear.
Also very worth while taking a look at gear from Wear On Earth in Christchurch.
A friend purchased a down jacket from them a couple of months ago and it's one of the best that I've seen at a very reasonable price, they will make them custom to order too...they also do other stuff like sleeping bags.




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Originally Posted by Matt2308

The Cactus version will be tough as nails, just like all their other gear.
Also very worth while taking a look at gear from Wear On Earth in Christchurch.
A friend purchased a down jacket from them a couple of months ago and it's one of the best that I've seen at a very reasonable price, they will make them custom to order too...they also do other stuff like sleeping bags.




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yep they look good and a lot cheaper at $360. will drop in and have a look

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

yep they look good and a lot cheaper at $360. will drop in and have a look

I bought a wear on earth jacket in 2003. It went to the top of a lot of mountains, round the world, covered in duct tape from rips. I sent it back to Blair at wear on earth in 2013 after 10 years to get a zip repaired. Talked to him about buying a new one with a hood on it. It came back to me, with a new zip, new hood, all re stuffed, all panels resewn. And he charged me nothing.

I can't possibly talk high enough about his customer service or his jackets.

Unfortunately it was stolen last year.

I'll be buying another for sure

Originally Posted by Freezer

I bought a wear on earth jacket in 2003. It went to the top of a lot of mountains, round the world, covered in duct tape from rips. I sent it back to Blair at wear on earth in 2013 after 10 years to get a zip repaired. Talked to him about buying a new one with a hood on it. It came back to me, with a new zip, new hood, all re stuffed, all panels resewn. And he charged me nothing.

I can't possibly talk high enough about his customer service or his jackets.

Unfortunately it was stolen last year.

I'll be buying another for sure

Very rare to get that kind of service these days, kudos to them

Wonder what the weight of them will be?

They will be awesom


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I swear by my cactus pants and shorts for work. They're amazingly tough so I'd be confident in any of their gear. If you're in the outdoor professions apply for their "pro buyer" membership. They really sharpen their prices.

Originally Posted by SiB

I swear by my cactus pants and shorts for work. They're amazingly tough so I'd be confident in any of their gear. If you're in the outdoor professions apply for their "pro buyer" membership. They really sharpen their prices.

Hows the upper thigh, crotch and ballroom? Could you climb scaffholds and do the splits? Thinking about them for work but it would be a shame if they didnt fit right.

Pretty sure one of my workmates has a custom wear on earth down jacket. He got a heavier duty outer fabric, he hasn't managed to rip this one yet, his previous jacket was covered in duct tape.

Originally Posted by stug

Pretty sure one of my workmates has a custom wear on earth down jacket. He got a heavier duty outer fabric, he hasn't managed to rip this one yet, his previous jacket was covered in duct tape.

Just ordered one in the heavier fabric. Should be good

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Just ordered one in the heavier fabric. Should be good

Have you got a link please. It won't hurt to have a look