Gear Review
Sierra Designs Vapor Hoody Softshell Jacket - Men's
My go to soft shell
By Chris Wynja
Ranked #405 - Men's Softshell Jackets
November 17, 2010
Of all of my SD outerwear, this is my favorite piece! It's super versatile; I can use it around the campfire during the summer or layer up under and use it on a hike in the winter. I always take it on trips as it packs small and doesn't wrinkle easy if gets smashed in the bottom of my bag. The fused seams give it a super clean look and helps shed water if it rains.
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Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: December 14, 2010 By: Jeff Blackston
Do you find the Vapor Jacket breathes well, and the fabric is better-than-average durable? I have the Vapor Pants and like the fabric, and they seem fairly breatheable, but for me it's harder to tell in pants vs. jackets.
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I have a Lunatic as well. I like it but find that the Vapor is a little more versatile. It's a bonded softshell with a brushed back. It has longer sleeves and is bigger in the body than the Vapor. Hope this helps.
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Chris, Have you had an opportunity to use the Lunatic jacket? If so, how would you compare it to the Vapor in terms of hood fit, overall fit (cut: more athletic or less?), sleeve length, etc. Does the Lunatic have a brushed/raised interior? I haven't decided between the Vapor and the Lunatic. I'll be using mostly for winter peak bagging, snowshoeing, occasional skiing and ice climbing. I do know that I like the fit of the Vapor!
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