Gear Review
Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's
Whammy
By The Cascade Kid
Ranked #269 - Men's Jackets
May 7, 2009
This is hands down my favorite piece of clothing. it's for spring skiing, climbing, biking around portland, the coffee shop, at the concert, and everything in between. It is on me every day because its versatile, warm, durable, and looks steezy.
I was a little worried at first when the wool started to pill around the cuffs, but it has held up great to a full season of skiing and climing, plus sleeping in it inbetween
View Details: Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Wool blend; [Lining] bonded fleece
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water resistant
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand-warmer, 1 chest
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Street wear, hiking, climbing, skiing, chillin’
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 5, 2009 By: The Cascade Kid
Having owned the jacket for a while now, I'm a little displeased with some things. One, the slim cut starts to slowly bag and stretch out. Two, piling around the sleeves got really bad. Three, the stitching around the chin is a little sloppy, which when combined with the high collar when it's zipped all the way results in an annoying plastick-y tickle. I've returned it and I'm going to look into possibly a mammut hoody instead. The price on this guy is a little high for its function as well.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes