Gear Review
Norrøna Narvik Gore-Tex Comfort Shell 3L Jacket - Men's
Move over Arc'Teryx
By Alexander Klivecka
February 20, 2009
In my opinion Norrona has lain claim to the throne. I own two Norronas (the Lofoten Insulated jacket, and the Narvik), and I can't say enough about how amazing they are. This jacket is warm, waterproof, but incredibly breathable. I wear it for BC days (and resort days in the 30's with a Patagonia R1 underneath) and don't even have to open the pit-zips on the uphills, and it's bomber on the way down (great powder skirt, the most waterproof softshell I've ever seen). Quality construction, excellent fit (I am 6'2", 165lbs and wear the large), not too baggy, not too tight, great colors (***NOTE THAT THE "METAL" COLOR IS SLIGHTLY GRAYER THAN IT APPEARS ON THE SITE). The little things make the jacket: The hood is large enough for a helmet, but easily adjustable for just your head, the wrist gaiters are key for skiing, the diagonally cut wrist openings allow your thumbs to move around when you're got gloves on, the draw cords are easily pulled with one hand to adjust the fit...I could go on and on. It's expensive, but absolutely worth the money if you're looking for a jacket that is truly top of the line.
View Details: Norrøna Narvik Gore-Tex Comfort Shell 3L Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Soft Shell (3-layer); [reinforcements] Gore-Tex Pro Shell; [lining] flannel
- Insulation:
- , none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- athletic
- Venting:
- zippered chest vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, removable
- Pockets:
- 2 zip hand, 1 sleeve zip
- Seams:
- fully taped (Gore-Tex 13mm)
- Wrist Gaiters:
- yes, Lycra thumbholes
- Weight:
- 1.7 lb
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, winter
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 years
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: January 14, 2010 By: drewcuddy1750028
I agree, the jacket is awesome. Construction is tough and all the seams are immaculate. I can't say one bad thing about the jacket, it looks great, fits perfectly with tonnes of movement and there are just enough pockets, not overload like most jackets. I would definitely suggest a fleecy under layer for colder days though as there is no insulation on this bad boy. Just pure element defense.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes