Gear Review
Sierra Designs Hurricane Jacket - Men's
Good Buy for the $$, if you don't need Bombproof
By Mountain Man Dan
Ranked #1572 - Men's Rain Jackets
November 6, 2009
this guy kept me bone dry during the maroon bells' monsoon season while doing the 4 pass loop, and for that I am grateful. i use this jacket far more often than i expected to, and believe it a great jacket for the price. the only complaints (and why 4 not 5 stars) is that the hood is quite small, and and DWR seems to be wearing off quickly. 6'2" 175 and the large fits well, maybe a bit baggy, but nice for layering underneath...
View Details: Sierra Designs Hurricane Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] polyurethane; [shell] 50D nylon ripstop with DWR coating
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 5000 mm
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 5000 g/mē
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (large) 30 in
- Length:
- waist
- Pockets:
- 2 hand
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Hood:
- yes, full-time
- Weight:
- (large) 13.5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: December 10, 2010 By: Jim in China
It doesn't claim "DWR" (durable water resistance), although from reading your review and those of others, it should. It claims waterproof. If it isn't waterproof, and can't maintain waterproofness for at least a year, it isn't telling the truth. It must be just a water resistant wind breaker. There are far too many of these false claims in the outdoor products market. We have to ignore what they claim and simply spend a lot of money, hoping our money can buy us safety from false claims. The product name is "Hurricane". Perhaps it should be "Significant Breeze".
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