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Columbia Whirlibird Parka - Women's
Is the hood thick-will it be sufficient during winter snow s...
By Lib
Ranked #562 - Women's 3-in-1 Jackets
September 28, 2009
Is the hood thick-will it be sufficient during winter snow storms?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jeff Kendall
Ranked #1 - Women's 3-in-1 Jackets
October 2, 2009
oops... 'forgot to answer half of the question... it has a light, loft insulation and is'nt terribly heavy at all
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jeff Kendall
Ranked #1 - Women's 3-in-1 Jackets
October 2, 2009
The hood will be a great layer of protection and another way to contain heat that would otherwise radiate off the top of the head. With a good knit hat, it shoudl be a great system to help keep warm
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% Omni-Tech nylon; [Shell lining] polyester metallic mesh, taffeta; [Shell insulation] 40g MicroTemp XF II
- Insulation:
- [Snap-in liner] 100g MicroTemp XF II
- Waterproof Rating:
- [Shell] 3K
- Breathable Rating:
- [Shell] 2000g
- Core Venting:
- [Shell] underarm zips
- Pockets:
- [Shell] 2 front, internal mesh
- Seam Taped:
- [Shell] yes, critically
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes
- Hood:
- Yes, removable
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- Yes, zip-out liner included
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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