• Warmth
    8.4
  • Hood and Collar
    7.9
  • Weather Protection
    9.5
  • Pockets
    8.0

  • Weight: 905 g
  • Fill: 750 (plus synthetic insulation in targeted spots)
  • Center back length: 37″
  • Waterproof: Pretty much. Waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX fabric plus additional DWR treatment and taped seams. The front and pocket zippers are highly water-resistant but not waterproof
  • Climate: Dry to the wettest coastal winter conditions
  • Key features: Two hand pockets with water-tight moisture-resistant zippers, internal chest pocket with zip closure, insulated fixed hood, drawcords to tighten hood hem and second drawcord in back of hood to increase all-around snugness, high-reaching insulated collar, internal wrist gaiters

Pros

  • GORE-TEX shell protects against wind, snow, and rain
  • Taped seams for extra moisture protection
  • Hood brim helps block rain and wet snow
  • Manufactured with 100% RDS certified down

Cons

  • Tiny snaps on front zipper storm flap are difficult to push closed with gloves on
  • Internal wrist gaskets do no have thumbhole
  • Internal collar isn’t rough but isn’t softly lined
  • Pricey

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