Gear Review
Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket - Men's
"Relaxed Fit" - not so great
By Sean Austin
Ranked #1802 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
January 19, 2009
The quality construction and numerous features are great, but if you go to Patagonia's site, you'll notice it says that this jacket has a "relaxed fit" which is a real bummer. When I found a snug fit in the shoulders, the chest and arms are so roomy that there are air pockets - not good for insulating. I bought this to replace a Cloudveil Enclosure parka but I'm going back to Cloudveil because the sizing is much better.
View Details: Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 100% polyester ripstop with Deluge DWR; [reinforcement panels] 100% 2-layer 150D polyester with H2no barrier and Deluge DWR; [lining] 100% polyester
- Insulation:
- 150g Thermogreen polyester, 90% recycled
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water resistant
- Fit:
- regular
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, removable
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 chest with electronics drop-in, 1 interior drop-in, 1 interior stash
- Seams:
- not taped
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- RECCO:
- no
- Weight:
- 2 lb 7.2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, snowboarding, winter wear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.