Gear Review
Patagonia Alpine Wind Jacket - Men's
Disappointing
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #289 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
September 3, 2009
I was pretty disappointed in this Patagonia design. The jacket has got a lot of extra fabric in the arms, as if it was expected to go over a lot of layers--not the kind of design I would expect to find on a light-and-fast alpine windshirt. Why line it, then? Would not be good to climb in and the excess fabric will whip like crazy on a wind-scoured ridge or peak. It will work, but it isn't great for the type of alpine pursuits it seems to be marketed at. At Patagonia prices, so-so is not really good enough. I hope the crew in Ventura will go back to the drawing board with this one.
View Details: Patagonia Alpine Wind Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% polyester ripstop; [Panels] 90% recycled polyester, 10% spandex; [Lining] 100% polyester tricot mesh
- Core Venting:
- Venting panels
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Hood:
- No
- Weight:
- 11.5oz (326g)
- Recommended Use:
- Trail running, hiking, alpine rock climbing, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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