TNF Zephyrus Pullover

By BW Ranked #613 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets November 5, 2010

Great simple piece by the north face. Its main purpose is to be as light as possible, so it lacks some of the technical features other insulated jackets would have. Only one chest pocket (doubles as stuff sac), and no hem cinch or wrist closures. Instead, the hem and wrists are elastic bound to create a seal from the elements (also, back is longer than front). Superlight synthetic insulation is just enough to pair with a base layer and shell to create an ultralight system. Nylon outer fabric is light (and breathable) but substantial enough to take some scrapes. The weight and packability is what sets this jacket apart. Packs down to the size of a baseball (if you really smoosh it) and weighs nothing. So for ten ounces you can pack an insulated jacket for the just in cases. I bring this jacket with me even in summer for when temps drop down a bit at night in the hills. I find myself pulling it out more than i thought i would. One small gripe. The length could be a tad longer. Because the hem is elastic bound, when you raise your arms up, the jacket tends to ride up a little. This is just my personal experience with the jacket, and may not be the case with others. I'm 5'10'' 190 and the large fits perfect. Great piece for many uses.

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