A Lightweight Windbreaker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This jacket is best used in milder weather weather conditions or by someone needing a light extra layer. The cut of the jacket allows one to wear a layer, or possibly two, underneath it, like a fleece or insulated jacket or vest. The two hand pockets have zippers, so you can safely store keys, a phone, and/or a wallet and not worry any of them falling out. And it has a simple draw cord that locks, but works well enough from friction without fully locking it. I initially wore this jacket on a cold, rainy day and found it to repel water nicely; my puffy jacket was fully dry when it took the jacket off. The stowable hood, however, needs redesigning. I wore the jacket as an outer layer later that day in cold, wet and somewhat windy weather and the hood, which does not have drawcords, bellowed up and trapped a lot of water. My hat became soaked and water also gathered around my collar. Had I been able to cinch down the hood, I suspect that little to no water would have gathered and soaked my head and collar. I admit that the cold, wet, rainy winters of the Pacific Northwest might not be the target market for this jacket, but given that the fabric held up reasonably well to the rain, I was hoping it would have also handled the wind similarly. If I lived in a warmer climate or wanted something light to wear during a vigorous workout, this might be a jacket I would consider. The fabric is stretchy and allows for good movement. But the hood holds this jacket back in windy, wet weather. --Ken
