How is ilvl an issue while leveling?

[Rongway]

um NQ whites are worse than shire gear, I think.

um, no they aren't.

Yes they are.

Augmented Shire Philosopher's Coat    Lv60    iLv270    169 int    171 vit
Kudzu Robe of Casting                 Lv64    iLv273    156 int    158 vit
Serge Gambison of Casting             Lv66    iLv279    167 int    161 vit
Twinsilk Coat of Casting              Lv68    iLv285    176 int    164 vit

Augmented Shire Custodian's Armor     Lv60    iLv270    169 str    190 vit    480 def
Tigerskin Coat of Fending             Lv64    iLv273    156 str    175 vit    490 def
Doman Steel Tabard of Fending         Lv66    iLv279    167 str    179 vit    607 def
Gazelleskin Coat of Fending           Lv68    iLv285    176 str    182 vit    723 def

Augmented Shire Gear is better than NQ whites until 68 for DDs/healers. Tanks get more defense from white gear but lower vitality.