Gear Review
Sierra Designs Solar Fusion Down Jacket - Men's
This jacket saved my ass
By jvelte December 17, 2011
So I'm on a 3 day bike trip in the beginning of Novemeber. The weather forecast was a low of 50 degrees for the whole weekend, but called for rain. Since I was carrying all my gear on my back I was trying to pack as light ad possible. The only reason I brought this jacket was because it was the most waterproof jacket I had at the time and packed down just as small as my softshell. Well the weather turned, dropping into the teens at night, and all I had was this jacket and a base layer. We were biking along a river trail too, so all the wood froze over and we couldn't make a fire until we thawed out some wood. This jacket literally saved me from freezing, and I was actually pretty warm once I zipped it up fully to cover my nose. This jacket is a fantastic blend of warmth and packability. Not to mention being highly water proof.
View Details: Sierra Designs Solar Fusion Down Jacket - Men's
Nailed It? 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 40D nylon; [lining] polyester tricot
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 20,000 mm
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 15,000 g/m??
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- 27 in
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 chest, 1 sleeve, 1 interior
- Hood:
- yes, full-time
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, snowboarding
Change me.