Difference between the EVE and TETRAS jackets
The EVE and TETRAS jackets have the same technical features regarding waterproofing, windproofing, and breathability: they both use the same Sympatex membrane.
There is a difference in price and weight. Beyond that, the differences lie in the size of the zippers (3mm on the TETRAS and 5mm on the EVE) and the placement/number of pockets (the EVE has an interior mesh pocket and an inner pocket, while the TETRAS has different pocket placements), as well as the location of the ventilation openings (under the arms for the TETRAS jacket and on the sides for the EVE jacket).
The TETRAS jacket is more suited for hiking, mainly because it has deep handwarmer pockets, unlike the EVE jacket, which has two chest pockets (Napoleon pockets) and is better suited for ski touring.
However, you can use either model in winter.
The choice ultimately comes down to pocket layout, the very different color options between the models, and the price.
The fabric of the EVE jacket is much more flexible than Gore-Tex and doesn’t have that crinkly effect. The outer fabric of the EVE jacket is a twill, which is softer than the canvas of the TETRAS jacket. But in both cases, it's much less crinkly than Gore-Tex, which is one of the reasons why the guides we outfit enjoy working with our jackets.
There is a difference in price and weight. Beyond that, the differences lie in the size of the zippers (3mm on the TETRAS and 5mm on the EVE) and the placement/number of pockets (the EVE has an interior mesh pocket and an inner pocket, while the TETRAS has different pocket placements), as well as the location of the ventilation openings (under the arms for the TETRAS jacket and on the sides for the EVE jacket).
The TETRAS jacket is more suited for hiking, mainly because it has deep handwarmer pockets, unlike the EVE jacket, which has two chest pockets (Napoleon pockets) and is better suited for ski touring.
However, you can use either model in winter.
The choice ultimately comes down to pocket layout, the very different color options between the models, and the price.
The fabric of the EVE jacket is much more flexible than Gore-Tex and doesn’t have that crinkly effect. The outer fabric of the EVE jacket is a twill, which is softer than the canvas of the TETRAS jacket. But in both cases, it's much less crinkly than Gore-Tex, which is one of the reasons why the guides we outfit enjoy working with our jackets.
Updated on: 20/08/2024
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