Altus H30 vs J30

[Jenyat53]

Could someone please clarify the difference between the H30 and J30?
As I age I am thinking of trading in my trusty old 10 camino Ferrino Trekker (I don’t walk in hot weather, open zip at every opportunity and have never been soaked) on an Altus as they are significantly lighter but while some swear by the Altus a number of reviews both in this forum and others complain about being soaked beneath their Altus … so feeling a bit apprehensive about the swap.
(I wonder if those complaining simply didn’t realise that you can ‘stew’ in your own moisture from within if you have no air circulation ) or whether occasionally the Altus does fail.
Many thanks in advance for your responses.

 

[Gobsmacked by the World]

At risk of sounding like a kook...OK I might be past that point...but may I suggest the:

Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900

Compra en Decathlon Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900 Diseñado y probado en los Alpes franceses, este poncho de manga larga está provisto de cremallera entera para ponerlo fácilmente.

www.decathlon.es

It has huge pit zips for ventilation, is rated at 5,000 schmerber, so very waterproof, and can be seen from space. At 45 Euros, it is affordable.
The money that you save...should you see anyone on the trail with a backpack like that in the profile picture, buy him a beer, or three.

 

[ivar]

The only thing I can see if that they say that the new J30 is made from recycled material, this is not mentioned in the product description on the old H30. If anyone finds out anything else, I would love to know since I have gotten this question a lot.

 

[hikinggirl]

Could someone please clarify the difference between the H30 and J30?
As I age I am thinking of trading in my trusty old 10 camino Ferrino Trekker (I don’t walk in hot weather, open zip at every opportunity and have never been soaked) on an Altus as they are significantly lighter but while some swear by the Altus a number of reviews both in this forum and others complain about being soaked beneath their Altus … so feeling a bit apprehensive about the swap.
(I wonder if those complaining simply didn’t realise that you can ‘stew’ in your own moisture from within if you have no air circulation ) or whether occasionally the Altus does fail.
Many thanks in advance for your responses.

Just finished the Norte and used my Altus poncho. I’m 100 pounds and don’t sweat much and my husband and I were soaking wet in our ponchos. Will be buying Decathlon’s version for our next Camino.

 

[ParisOslo]

Just finished the Norte and used my Altus poncho. I’m 100 pounds and don’t sweat much and my husband and I were soaking wet in our ponchos. Will be buying Decathlon’s version for our next Camino.

Sound like a mobile sauna to me to!

 

[t2andreo]

The only thing I can see if that they say that the new J30 is made from recycled material, this is not mentioned in the product description on the old H30. If anyone finds out anything else, I would love to know since I have gotten this question a lot.

Here are the product descriptions form the Altus.es web site:

H30 - https://wearealtus.com/en/rain-series/atmospheric-h30

J30 - https://wearealtus.com/en/autumnwinter-24/atmospheric-j30

As Ivar pointed out, the only difference I can find is that the J30 claims to be made from recycled materials. EXCEPT that BOTH ponchos claim to be made of: 100% PES Ripstop 20D R/S PU. The J30 description adds the words "100% recycled," after 100% PES Ripstop 20D R/S PU..."

The other difference is the available colors between the two models. BOTH claim the same - 300 gram weight.

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[Jeff Crawley]

At risk of sounding like a kook...OK I might be past that point...but may I suggest the:

Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900

Compra en Decathlon Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900 Diseñado y probado en los Alpes franceses, este poncho de manga larga está provisto de cremallera entera para ponerlo fácilmente.

www.decathlon.es

It has huge pit zips for ventilation, is rated at 5,000 schmerber, so very waterproof, and can be seen from space. At 45 Euros, it is affordable.
The money that you save...should you see anyone on the trail with a backpack like that in the profile picture, buy him a beer, or three.

Like the idea of the pit zips - I wonder if I could get my Altus converted?

 

[trecile]

Like the idea of the pit zips - I wonder if I could get my Altus converted?

Here's a DIY way to add pit zips

MYOG Pit Zips - Backpacking Light

I have long wished my ID eVent rain jacket had pit zips, and I finally decided to install some myself. First, I practiced on my cheapie Driducks rain jacket. It...

backpackinglight.com

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Here's a DIY way to add pit zips

MYOG Pit Zips - Backpacking Light

I have long wished my ID eVent rain jacket had pit zips, and I finally decided to install some myself. First, I practiced on my cheapie Driducks rain jacket. It...

backpackinglight.com

Excellent, thank you - I would have split the seam and then added the zip. This way is much better!

 

[ShoshTrvls]

Like the idea of the pit zips - I wonder if I could get my Altus converted?

So, I had considered that, along with adding the pocket slits that the Decathalon has. Turned out that having it done (I’m no seamstress) would cost the same and add as much weight as buying the Decathlon. So I bought the Decathalon.

 

[Gobsmacked by the World]

Here's a DIY way to add pit zips

MYOG Pit Zips - Backpacking Light

I have long wished my ID eVent rain jacket had pit zips, and I finally decided to install some myself. First, I practiced on my cheapie Driducks rain jacket. It...

backpackinglight.com

Great post. I love the different DIY hacks, mods, McGyver-ing (word?) that I see people do. I’d almost like to see a separate category or forum board devoted just to people modifying or otherwise creatively defacing their gear. I’m much more impressed by someone’s gear/clothes if they’ve ’made it their own’ creatively than some over-priced designer brand name gear.