This is my favourite ever mountain jacket with everything feature useable and I can’t fault it. I did like the whistle on the previous version but easy to clip one into the pocket. I’m just about to order another one after retiring my previous black one….. I haven’t found a better jacket since my previous purchase. The review was 100% accurate. Reviewer could learn how to fold jacket neatly into the hood to store in rucksack when not needing it.

11.5 is my perfect size, But most of the sops doesnt sell half size shoes. So, I generally go with 12.

Thanks for the hands-on review ! I’m just a bit worried that I could let rain into the tent by touching its uncovered bathtub end with my feet (I’m about 190cm). What do you think?

안녕 친구! 나 같은 트레킹화 싣고있는데 착화감 편안함이 세계 최고의 트레킹화 입니다! 스카르파 너무좋아!!! ❤

Am in a dilemma now I was going to order this in xl as most of my haglofs are xl am a chest 44 also as is the man in the video and am thinking xl might swamp me now ...thanks for the insight

Word of warning to anyone thinking of buying this bag- there is an opening at the bottom that gives you access to the main compartment and it can’t be locked. The zips are too narrow to fit any kind of padlock, even a cable lock. Apart from that though it’s a great bag.

Someone needs to do a survival challenge with only this and a phone for instructions on how to make stuff.

Great info. So I just purchased one on Arc Outlet - same colour. To wear alone, but moreso under my Thorium.

I dont think people know how much moisture is in our breath. Yes this will still have some but its really insignificant in comparison. Like compare exhaling 3 times from far away so its mostly the air around vs exhaling for 2-5 minutes

Great review, just bought this jacket and the quality is really good.

The new one is better

I'm 41 and watching this so I think it's an age thing!

It’s intriguing. I like the multi- functionality of cook/ recharge / light. I guess it can’t major on any one of those as it’s trading off various quantities/ qualities. But definitely intriguing.

I just got the light line eco for 120 brand new. Saw the retail price and didn't think twice. My max price for a new jacket was 170. Never heard of this brand till a month ago. Uselly do mountain hardware but this one seems very durable with 50d face fabric and it's down. It arrives next week.

Do they use boxwall at all in it? Saw a video from ISPO back in the day, where they said they use box wall on the torso.

Are they comfort fit, I need a wide foot box like what keen do

hey，I'm very curious about the differences between this and das parka.Can i get the answer？

Is it too heavy

10:44 "Get back, Rover!" 😂

Dude, thanks for 6:16 explaining the straps. The product listing didn't explain this, nor could salespeople at the trekking store I bought my second pair explain what they were for, so I simply took them off. I thought to myself, "I'm not going to accidentally drop these, and even if I ever do I can simply pick them up again and move on. What do I need these stupid straps for?" So I removed them. I'll have to see if I can find them again, and try out your method. I haven't experienced any tendonitis though, and I can say that using poles without the straps has improved my grip strength. And I also find not having them more convenient for when I want to use my hands for other things. Still, I'd like to give your method a try and look forward to doing that soon! Well done on the whole video, especially 1:54 explaining the benefits. My boss was making fun of me for my poles yesterday, asking if I had skied to work (but what if I had? That would also be cool...). I live in Finland, and thought that so-called "Nordic walking" was enough of a thing here that I wouldn't need to explain it to him. I recently walked the West Highland Way and now I'm hooked on poles, as I like how they incorporate my upper body, and also having the extra points of contact, especially with the ice around here this time of year.

Agreed, pietzo WILL eventually fail. Just added weight.

Very helpful and descriptive. Thanks for timestamping, as the de-clump section and subsequent treatment is what I was specifically seeking. Job well done on your jacket!

Victor Tastrimovich here , I’m polish , in my country we use a mixture of potato and cabbage leaf stuffed into the skin of polish sausage, make these garments look like toy , it’s best insulation in world, like betman.

Just watched the video. Helpful thank you. However , the loops of 'the knot ' , my laces are quite long. I've been unfortunate and had a loop of one foot catch the hook of the other and trip me up. How can you use the lace up to reduce the bow size. Thanks

Great review. This jacket seems to be everything I need living in Aberdeenshire. I HAVE to get one, I love Mountain Equipment kit. Always thought they were out of my reach, but it’s a case of getting one because they are really well made and ultimately good value in the long run. I’ve been keen on Rab for awhile and was soon to pull the trigger, but after trying on a form of Cirrus and this, the ME just seem to fit better with a couple of extra features.

Any sleeping bags that are warm, lightweight, appropriate for 3 season UK conditions in our hills and mountains but also comfortable for side sleepers?

Love the jacket, but I have to make one correction. The seams of the Kryos isn’t taped. I asked ME about this, and they confirmed it. However, the Exo jacket, that I don’t think ME is making anymore had taped seams. Bought the Kryos regardless, because it’s a great jacket. And now, combining it with the all new Oreus, you’ve got a great insulation system that Tom Livingstone has taken up to 7000 meters. Love ME, they’re really good at making great equipment.

. I used your tips to adjust my old school army ALICE bag & frame. I kept laughing at the easy to adjust bits.

I have a pair, only used them a few times, I like them, nice foot huggers. The leather is soft and moulds to my feet well. I agree with your assessment of the fit. I am a size 8 in wide shoes, 9 in regular shoes. I am a 9 in these, they fit my narrow heel and wide toes. I got them for £112 so I can’t complain. I can’t say I care for Gore Tex. If the leather is waterproof, what is the point as water vapour cannot escape.

So no solutions on how to stop the Leaking yourself.

Use a convection boot dryer the work wonders

Good video, 50L could be used as carry-on luggage on flights?? Thanksss 🙂

Four things: One: I wish ME's sizing was more streamlined and consistent throughout their lines; Two: I wish they offered better, brighter colors in the Oreus; Three: I wish they offered the Oreus in belay-specific pants; and Four: I wish ME would publish the Aetherm gram-weight like they do with their other synthetic options.

Whats this jacket called??

I am thinking about this Nemo Dagger OSMO Tent for BikePacking/Bicycle Touring

Love mine, it's a game changer so light and yet so warm too. Mainly use it when wild camping coupled with a good base layer it's toasty warm.

I own a 21 year old 2003 Beta AR, back when it was designed to be a shorter ice climbing jacket, I never wore it as much as I thought I was going to so it's in the same condition as the jacket you're wearing here, I'll have myself buried in it then passed it on to a close relative.

Thankyou for this. I remember Akela showing me (in 1963) a particular way of lacing shoes which made it easier to remove them in the event of my getting shrapnel wounds in the foot. Having followed this advice ever since, I don't know whether I should be relieved or disappointed that, at age 70, I have never been hit in the foot by shrapnel, so I could have experimented with other ways of lacing footwear.

I was always told that the best way to lace a boot is using the side to side , straight across method and not the criss cross method shown in video - the reason being that in the event of a serious foot injury then the laces can be cut up the middle and the boot removed far quicker by first aiders , emergency services etc.

Great review, as always from trekkit! Its always good to see that the industry is trying to make things better!

Great review. Lots of good usable info. Here is my two cents. The Oreus is very warm and lofty compared to how thin it is. And it can be compressed down to almost nothing. Not that I would ever do that. Compressing synthetic fibers really hard, is one of the fastest ways to kill those fibers, and thus ruining the insulation. I digress. The jacket feels very nice and soft. According to ME, the ME athletes that tested the Oreus jacket asked if it was a down jacket, and I can understand why. It has a very soft and down like feeling to it. And if it gets a little wet, it dries up very quickly. Personally I’m very pleased with it. It does fit a tiny bit on the snug side. But as I put my waterproof shell on top of my insulation, that’s completely fine. All in all, it’s a great addition to my quiver, and I can’t wait to try it out in the Norwegian winter 🇳🇴

I miss Paul

This is the exact level of nerdism i need, thanks!

Interesting bit of kit. Big question is how does this tech hold up to multiple wash cycles? It's not mentioned very often, but I find synthetic fill performance degrades more over time than down. My ME Superflux is nowhere near as warm as when it was new for example! Closing that gap could help justify the price.

When you are comparing it to down what weight down are you comparing to

I do like my ME stuff but I do wish there sizing was a little bit more consistant across there ranges. The Oreus looks to be an interesting piece of equipment.

To many negatives for me to be a versitile/practical purchase !!

can i wear it skiing?

And my priorities are: Fit for purpose, good quality, long lasting/durability and price.

How does this jacket compare to the ME lightline. In terms of warmth and durability. Great vid as always..