Frag Out! Magazine
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really well – during various trips, MIG 3.0 kept me warm and I felt comfortable during strong wind and rain. Of course, we must remember that MIG 3.0 will not han- dle a downpour – that's not the purpose of this jacket. Despite its significant size when worn, MIG 3.0 can be compressed quite a bit, so it does not need too much space in a backpack (a compression bag is included in the set with the coat). However, after a longer period of usage and frequent compression, the foil screen might be subject to degradation. A good solution that protects against excessive wear are the Cordura on the shoulders – they secure the main fabric against wear and abrasion caused by shoulder straps or equipment. Similar reinforcements are sewn on elbows and in the bottom of the adjust- able cuffs. Thing, which really stole my heart, are the pit-zips. If you feel too warm, e.g. after entering into a building or a vehicle, you can easily increase the flow of air by opening those vents. Since I started using this really toast MIG 3.0, I have tried to find any cons, but, despite my effort, I found only one shortcoming – the area of the collar lined with micro-fleece could have had some sort of a stand-up that would improve tightness and make the jacket fit well around the neck. When there is a strong wind and you do not wear your hood, the wind may blow in every free gap of your jacket (and your only solution is a buff or a headscarf). LOTOS'S VERDICT At the end of 2016, we received Carinthia MIG 3.0's, which synchro- nized perfectly with the winter season that was pret- ty cold (sometimes, at least). The first time I used my MIG 3.0 for a longer pe- riod and under real field conditions was in January 2017 when we were shooting Barretts, (remember? If not, please check out Frag Out! #14). It was in that moment, when I realized that I really needed such a piece of garment. Although I had some cold weath- er clothing (PCU L2 & L5 soft shell, Arc'teryx LEAF Atom LT, and something else, I guess – they said it would be cold and it was indeed), I did not need to use them. There's no reason for getting into details that the jacket is warm, light, protects against wing and hypothermia, or that it is made of advanced fab- rics that probably have already been used before to produce clothes for astronauts. My first impression was that although I spent several hours outdoors, while it was pretty cold, I felt perfectly warm. There was much of standing, laying down, no greater ac- tivities (like running or jumping) – and I felt comfort- able. With my MIG 3.0 tightly fastened, with a beanie and the hood pulled over, my glasses did not fog. It means that the jacket extracted moisture very well. I found the pit zips and the convenient torso pock- ets, lined with a pleasant fleece , to be useful. All I had to do is to take the compression bag and the jacket took little space in my car – and I could go back home, relaxed despite several hours of expo- sure to frosty conditions. At that moment, I thought to myself about the difference between jackets for www.fragoutmag.com