Jackets
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Sierra Designs DT Shell Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Sierra Designs DT Shell jacket has a hood-free design and is vented in the back, which makes it a good outdoor jacket for hiking and trail running (high output activities). The Entrant DT fabric is a lightweight micro-porous nylon that is seam taped, so the DT is very waterproof even in heavy rain.
Sierra Designs Backpacker Rain Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Sierra Designs Backpacker rain jacket features 1.3 oz. ripstop nylon with PU coating and Fully-taped seams for waterproofness. It did extremely well in heavy down pour situations, where no water leaked into the jacket at all. It also offers pretty good wind protection.
Salomon XA Pro Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Salomon XA Pro jacket is both a jacket and a vest. It is a piece of outdoor apparel that is more suited for high output activities like trail running or fast hiking, where body temperature can change. Use the Salomon XA as a vest in warmer and light wind conditions , but if the weather turns a little colder or the wind picks up, you can attach the sleeves (button on).
REI MISTRAL II
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The REI Mistral II jacket is made of lightweight Polartec Powershield, and provides a good
balance between weather resistance ,breathability and comfortability.
Outdoor Research Ion Pullover
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Outdoor Research Ion Pullover jacket is a light jacket. When the jacket is pack into its reversible chest pocket it weighs less than 2 Powerbars (Energy bars). It packs into a small package. the ergonomically designed hood swivels with your head, so it doesn’t obstruct your view when needing to look around quickly.
North Face Prophecy Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The North Face Prophecy jacket features 13 mm skinny tape and seam-sealed which keeps rain out and you dry even in heavy rain. The Brushed chinguard lining is soft against your chin and around your neck, makes this jacket comfortable. Fully adjustable/rollable hood and Hem cinchcord allows the hood to fit snuggly.
North Face Altimont Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The North Face Altimont is a light-duty jacket for blocking wind and shedding water from the light shower. Not suitable for heavy long rain, as some wearers have experience the the water seeping in to their inner layers. This is just a waist length shell jacket and not a parka, it won’t protect anything below your waist.It is very light weight and packs easily into its own pocket. It has a full zipper in the front with a storm flap, two front zipper pockets for your hands, and a hood with a drawstring for when the weather turns bad.
Marmot Pheonix Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Phoenix jacket is slightly longer around the waist which makes it ideal for backpacking and hiking and navigating city streets in wet, rainy conditions. It features 2-Layer Dry Touch Technology which is 100% seam sealed and offers exceptional Waterproofness and Breathability.
GoLite Ventus Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Ventus jacket is a lightweight at 3oz. The fabric is windproof and very breathable, which makes it ideal for high output activities like biking, jogging
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