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anyone know the CFM rating on this jacket. I already own it....
By SKOL
Ranked #39 - Men's Rain Jackets
September 2, 2011
anyone know the CFM rating on this jacket. I already own it. I'm just curious, given the breathability rating.
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By bill hartlieb
October 6, 2011
The CFM rating is approx 4-7 cfm of air permeability. being a waterproof jacket, this unique quality allows a small amount of air to pass through the membrane, and more importantly, allows the moisture rich air inside the jacket to pass out of the jacket. a Gore-tex jacket has 0 cfm rating, but also performs much less in breathability.
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By SKOL
Ranked #39 - Men's Rain Jackets
September 6, 2011
Yes, cubic feet (of air) per minute. Having worn the jacket on a particularly gusty ridge, I found that wind cut through it pretty easily. The jacket is extremely breathable and waterproof, but in my experience does not do the best job blocking the wind. That's a sacrifice I would make again, however, for the breathability/waterproofness combination that this jacket has. I'm just curious as to the CFM numbers for comparison purposes.
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By Dean Whitehead
Ranked #4 - Men's Rain Jackets
September 6, 2011
Hey Shawn, I assume you mean, "cubic feet per minute"? So even with the high breathability, I would expect the CFM to be close to, if not 0... meaning 0% of the wind gets through, or in other words it blocks 100% of the wind like any other waterproof/breathable membrane... maybe we can get a comment from BC.com?
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Vaporshell, 100% polyester ripstop
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 28,000 mm H2O
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 46,000 g/mē
- Hood:
- yes, full-time
- Fit:
- 3-D Ergonomic
- Pockets:
- 1 chest
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Weight:
- 14 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Ski touring, backpacking, hiking, climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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