Over the past so many years i have bought a new rain jacket pretty much every year.
Montbell jacket review.
Montbell superior down posted on may 9 2019 may 10 2019 author paul mags 5 comments a three season puffy is the equivalent of a wool sweater or a 200 weight fleece from years past in the backpacking world.
You ll pay about 200 for a jacket with a fill power of 700 and up to 400 for a jacket with a fill power of 850.
Montbell completely minimized the weight of the plasma 1000 s materials and jammed in as much high quality down as possible.
I ve never owned a wind shirt jacket before and so the montbell tachyon jacket was a new and exciting thing for me to test out.
Thermawrap is montbell s lightweight synthetic jacket.
Jackets from luxury brands can cost even more surpassing 500.
This is a perfect jacket for someone looking to replace their fleece mid layer with something lighter and more wind and water resistant.
I ve been using mine for a year now and have been blown away by the comfort versatility an.
Down jackets that cost more than 100 have a higher fill power.
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This jacket was a part of my continental divide trail gear and it accompanied me the entire length of the trail.
Thinking i have gotten my moneys worth out of it by the end of the year once the waterproofing has worn off.
Zippered handwarmer pockets fully adjustable hood interior stash pockets adjustable hem 800 fill power down.
It s by far the best backpacking rain jacket in my gear closet in terms of the features important to hikers.
Meaning the go to garment for warmth when on breaks or in camp but not when moving.
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We can go on and on.
I typically spend about 100 on a lightweight waterproof rain jacket.
This jacket is brilliantly engineered and as a result is about as warm and efficient as you could ask for in cold weather.
Long term gear review.
While the finished product has less of a polished design than some other high end options the superior has a.
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Unlike some of my other rain jackets the storm cruiser doesn t much resemble a trash bag and it does more than simply serve as a physical barrier between your skin and the weather it actually keeps you dry.
Its lightweight ripstop nylon fabric is great at blocking cold gusts of wind as well.
The montbell superior down is jam packed with features and is a great basic do all hooded down jacket for those not looking to spend too much money.