Unbelievably light yet very warm mid-layer or jacket

By Jake Burkey Ranked #37 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets January 24, 2007

I was originally considering the Patagonia Puff Jacket or Pullover as an insulating mid-layer under the trim-fitting Mountain Hardwear softshell that I just bought. But, the Patagonia pieces are cut large to layer over other garments and are relatively heavy (more than twice the weight of this piece). I just returned from a week of climbing long trad routes in the canyons of the Red Rocks during an extreme cold spell during which daytime high temps ranged from the 30s at the beginning of the week to the 40s later in the week. I had the Thermawrap jacket and pants with me during the entire time. They pack small enough to fit into my minimalist Platypus hydration pack, and provided a very impressive amount of warmth, keeping me comfortable after the sun set and the wind picked up, bringing temps below freezing. The jacket breathes well also, and I stayed dry even when working out hard on the approaches. The jacket looks good around town as well. Overall, it's just a great piece of gear.

View Details: MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Jacket - Men's

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