Decathlon recommendations
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HillBelly
Section Hiker
In all the various Decathlon brands I have bought (Quechua/Forclaz/Domyos) I have always gone up a size from my usual medium to a large. Returns to Decathlon are straightforward should you have any problems.What's the skinny on base layer sizes? Looking at some new merino for the winter, are the sizes just as off with those? I'm normally a medium in base layers so do I need a large?
K
Trousers don't come in long leg lengths, which is a real shame.
My kids are quite a bit of decathlon stuff, good quality good value kit. Their cycling kit and bikes are pretty good too. Personally I have a few Simond things which are excellent value, and a couple of packable rucksacks and useful bits and bobs. It's a great store, I went to one in France in the summer and it was huge but very similar to the Surrey Quays one in London. I'm in London so have quite a few Decathlon options locally
My kids are quite a bit of decathlon stuff, good quality good value kit. Their cycling kit and bikes are pretty good too. Personally I have a few Simond things which are excellent value, and a couple of packable rucksacks and useful bits and bobs. It's a great store, I went to one in France in the summer and it was huge but very similar to the Surrey Quays one in London. I'm in London so have quite a few Decathlon options locally
FOX160
Thru Hiker
These synthetic jackets look good and pretty well made for the money.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trek-100-m-hoody-down-jckt-blk-id_8492907.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trek-100-mens-down-jacket-ryb-id_8502266.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trek-100-m-hoody-down-jckt-blk-id_8492907.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trek-100-mens-down-jacket-ryb-id_8502266.html
FOX160
Thru Hiker
warm base layer with good benefits
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sh500-m-warm-blk-l-sl-t-shirt-id_8502487.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sh500-m-warm-blk-l-sl-t-shirt-id_8502487.html
TinTin
Thru Hiker
I bought a QUECHUA Men’s waterproof jacket FH500 for £55
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-fh500-helium-rain-jacket-id_8492424.html
Used it on last 50 miles of WHW walk I did recently. I had one period of about two hours with heavy rain and wind. The zip didn't keep the water out. The material wetted out and felt cold and clammy inside. I don't think I would therefore recommend it. having said that I've yet to find a decent waterproof jacket having spent anything between £25 for a Regatta one up to about £220 for a Berghause Mera Peak Goretex one.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-fh500-helium-rain-jacket-id_8492424.html
Used it on last 50 miles of WHW walk I did recently. I had one period of about two hours with heavy rain and wind. The zip didn't keep the water out. The material wetted out and felt cold and clammy inside. I don't think I would therefore recommend it. having said that I've yet to find a decent waterproof jacket having spent anything between £25 for a Regatta one up to about £220 for a Berghause Mera Peak Goretex one.
TinTin
Thru Hiker
Thanks for that I'll have a look at them next time I'm in Sheffield. It's a shame they don't give the weight.
Where are you in Belgium? I go on motorcycle trips that often start with a run out to Bastogne on the way further east and end with an overnight in Leuven, Bruges or Ypres (apologies for spelling). This year we had our last night in Mons and saw the Fire of Saint John's parades, which were completely unexpected. We only went there because Ypres was fully booked.
KVerb
Ultralighter
The XL is 251g on my scales.
Somewere in the middle between Antwerp and Ghent in a small town called Tielrode. Cosy little place but not too much hiking grounds nearby...
TinTin
Thru Hiker
Just bought a pair of these gloves from the Sheffield store. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trek-500-gloves-black-id_8396264.html
Very happy with them.
I had a look at the MH500 fleece. I was in too big a rush to try one on so it'll have to be next time that I'm down seeing my Son in a couple of weeks. I'd say they are an absolute bargain for a lightweight mid layer at £9.99.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-m-fleece-turquoise-id_8505177.html
Very happy with them.
I had a look at the MH500 fleece. I was in too big a rush to try one on so it'll have to be next time that I'm down seeing my Son in a couple of weeks. I'd say they are an absolute bargain for a lightweight mid layer at £9.99.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-m-fleece-turquoise-id_8505177.html
TinTin
Thru Hiker
I picked some of those up as well to replace the ones I thought I'd put in my Rab Vital Windshell inside pockets. Then I found that they aren't pockets that are closed at the bottom in the Rab Vital Windshell jacket. Unfortunately I've littered the Yorkshire Dales with gloves.
bumbly
Section Hiker
two decathlon thingamabobs I am v impressed with atm
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-toiletry-bag-id_8492580.html 38g with label etc removed. I won't likely use this for UL or mountaineering packing stuff as I have a honed system in place for all my bits and bobs using some of Paul's zip up wallet jobbies. However, starting out this is a great jump off packing solution for organizing bits. I got one and then bought 4 more as I pack my training bags for the week with everything I need and then only pack shoes on the day.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-shorts-blue-id_8493713.html a tenner and super flexible. I'll buy more colours as the price drops as I use these for weightlifting I'd happily go walking in them too.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-toiletry-bag-id_8492580.html 38g with label etc removed. I won't likely use this for UL or mountaineering packing stuff as I have a honed system in place for all my bits and bobs using some of Paul's zip up wallet jobbies. However, starting out this is a great jump off packing solution for organizing bits. I got one and then bought 4 more as I pack my training bags for the week with everything I need and then only pack shoes on the day.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-shorts-blue-id_8493713.html a tenner and super flexible. I'll buy more colours as the price drops as I use these for weightlifting I'd happily go walking in them too.
I have a pair of the shorts, comfy, sized a little small around the waist but no more then Montane
Daymoth
Section Hiker
Do they dry quick?
TinTin
Thru Hiker
Not got them wet yet. They are a kind of softshell with thin fleece pile on the inside.
captain paranoia
Summit Camper
I am indeed. Given the decline in the quality of stuff in TK Maxx, I have moved from being 'man at TKM' to 'man at Decathlon'. It also coincided with a branch opening near me...
It's worth bearing in mind that Decathlon have a 'vertically integrated product range'. So the quality (and price) varies. But none of it is rubbish. The top end stuff rivals the fabrics and design of the big boys with ease, and beats them hands down on price.
The only problem I have is that they do have a habit of fiddling with designs that are perfect, and making them poorer... Oh, and constantly changing the names of the same product...
The stand out pieces for me are:
winter soft shell trousers (originally Forclaz 900 Warm, then 500 Warm, then...)
Simond Mountaineering trousers
(actually, all the 'higher end' trousers)
lightweight down jackets (the £40, 900fp ones, although they messed up the hood design a couple of years back, and now completely revised)
Techwinter 500 shirt (a waffle inner face thick base/light mid fleece)
Simond Alpinism shirt (similar to the Techwinter, but more fitted, and a bit warmer)
Synthetic liner gloves
I'm also very happy with the Simond Alpinism boots, which have given me no trouble at all, even after very minimal breaking in. Some of their more casual shoes are a very narrow fit.
And I have a favourite soft shell jacket, sadly discontinued, the Forclaz 900 'Soft Spread', which has a hexagonal inner flocking, working like a VR. The flocking is lasting better than expected.
The Mountaineering trousers are pretty legendary on UKC; no 'what winter trousers?' thread passes without multiple references to them, with many people preferring them to more expensive, branded trousers they own.
On the other hand, the tailoring of some of their products is bonkers; great fabrics, but ruined by stupid pattern cutting. I've provided feedback, and product improvement suggestions on a number of occasions... They could do a R1 hoodie/ME Eclipse/Montane thingy killer if only they tried just a bit harder. They almost managed it a couple of years ago with the Forclaz 900 hoody, only the made an unnecessary pig's ear of the hood, adding a low collar inside the hood, and making the hood a poor fit, and floppy. Great fabric, great price, terrible hood. Sigh.
Oh yes; go up one size from 'normal'. I'm a perfect 'M' in Decathlon. Which is nice.
captain paranoia
Summit Camper
Ah, yes, that's what used to be the Techwinter 500. I have a few of them...
If the seam on the collar bone was flat-locked, it would be perfect. Near Arc'teryx quality at Decathlon prices.
captain paranoia
Summit Camper
They're not lightweight (but they are comparable to similar offerings). Mine are 800g. I wear them for skiing, preferring the '900 Warm' softshell trousers for winter walking.