Sierra Designs Rad Jacket - Men's - 2010

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Sierra Designs Rad Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

Item # SDS0701

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The storm-oriented Sierra Designs Rad Jacket takes a beating and keeps you skiing, climbing, or just lounging in your favorite arctic abode. Mountaineers will rejoice in a helmet-compatible, fully adjustable hood with a visor; waterproof zippers handle moisture-laden and gale-force winds.

Three-layer Tropozone fabric is waterproof yet breathable for ultimate comfort
Fully taped seams prevent lingering moisture from seeping through
Underarm vent allow the dumping of excess heat when necessary
Adjustable cuffs and hemline help seal out wind, snow, and cold
Tricot chin guard prevents chin chafe

Bottom Line:

Stay in the winter business with the Rad.

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By: abl5339199
January 14, 2012

I was super excited to get this jacket, but a little bummed after my first use. I used it on a 20 degree night with moderate snowfall all night. I had it over a lightweight fleece and two very light long underwear.

Pros: super breathable (I cart some small kids around the ski hill). Absolutely windproof and waterproof. It felt great to be able to pick up a kid and move to the next lift without getting all clammy underneath. Plenty of pockets for stashing the family's gear (or your backcountry gear if you are cooler than me :)
Cons:
Within an hour of use there was a small rip right in the chest area. This was not on a seam, and wasn't caused by hitting anything, so I have no idea why it would fail.
The fit was unusual. Snug on the hips and baggy in the chest area. I am 5'8" with a 38 inch chest, medium build. The medium puffed out enough that it looked a little ridiculous when I sat down (sleeves were long but that is usual for me). I noticed on the product tag (didn't see it anywhere on the website) that it is an "oversized" look. I'm ordering the small to see if it fits better.
Minor inconveniences: tall chin guard and smallish hood meant I had to unzip the chin guard to put the hood over my helmet. It fit great on the helmet, though, and stayed in place, so I could live with that.
The fabric is quite noisy and stiff; not sure if that would be less so once it was broken in a bit.
The mesh pockets are ok, but I wish there was one non-mesh so that I could stash a pair of wet kids gloves without soaking my clothes underneath.

Despite these complaints I'm trying out the small; hope that fits better. I'm also ordering another jacket to compare.

UPDATE: got the small. Fits better, though arms still long. I'm sending it back in favor of the Marmot Tamarack, which is just as breathable but a much quieter fabric and better fit for me.

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1 Comment Last Comment: January 14, 2012 by: abl5339199

By: abl5339199
January 14, 2012

forgot to mention the great customer service. I initially ordered the black, then called for the red, and DoG rerouted the black to their warehouse and sent the red instead.

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