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Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket - Men's
Knowing that Patagonia doesn't publish W/B specs for the...
By mi_canuck
Ranked #2090 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 15, 2009
Knowing that Patagonia doesn't publish W/B specs for the jackets (why, I'm not sure - maybe because they know their H2NO can't measure up to Gore-Tex??) - any idea what the breathability rating for the Powder Bowl jacket would be (which is 2-layer H2NO). Thnx.
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By Ty Nelson
Ranked #10 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 15, 2009
Patagonia doesn't publish specific h2no w/b properties, but here's the low down...Patagonia's fabric lab uses a different system to measure w/b at their fabric lab in house in Ventura. Rather than the traditional mm test, they use a psi test which shoots pressurized water or air through the fabric. All H2no tests out to a minimum of 45 psi, which roughly translates to a minimum 30,000 mm for any garment with the h2no membrane. So rather than translate all that, it's more effective just to say that this jacket is waterproof and breathable. And another aspect of this test is that it's done AFTER the piece goes through a killer wash, basically a 24 hour vigorous wash cycle, to simulate several washings and years of use.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 100% recycled polyester; [lining] recycled polyester mesh
- Center Back Length:
- 29.5 in
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 2 chest, 1 bicep, 3 interior mesh
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Weight:
- 1196 g
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing & snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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