Gear Review
Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket - Men's
Nice Jacket for backcountry and/or warm and wet days on a ski area
By JMicucci
Ranked #169 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 24, 2012
I got this jacket specifically for my backcountry kit. It is pretty light, and the GoreTex keeps you nice and dry and the wind out. It also has a pretty slim fit, especially for a jacket. I'm 5 10", 150 lbs. and the small fits me absolutely perfect. The only downside to that is it doesn't leave too much room for layering, but a base layer or 2 and my patagucci down vest fits just fine underneath.
That being said, I would not recommend this jacket for skiing groomers on really cold days at a ski area or any situation where you aren't generating a good amount of body heat and would need lots of insulation or lots of layering. The fit is a bit tight I guess but it suits my build fine. If you are thick or lift lots of weights I would definitely try a couple sizes on before ordering it. I rated the jacket 4 stars because I haven't had the chance to test it in a super heavy storm yet.
View Details: Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Performance Shell; [shell] polyester (150D), DWR coating; [lining] polyester mesh
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- regular
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front hand, 1 front chest, 1 sleeve zippered, (internal) 2 chest stash, 1 chest zippered
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Weight:
- 2 lb
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, snowboarding, touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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