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The Warmest Synthetic Jacket for its Weight! |
May 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer:
Michael (GearZone.com Tester)
from Utah, United States
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I used the Montbell UL Thermawrap Jacket over the last couple of years for backpacking, adventure racing, hiking and climbing. It is great insurance against the cold, at a weight and size that you can’t justify leaving behind.
At just under 9 ounces for a size medium and a pack size smaller than an American football, it is the warmest synthetic jacket in its weight class. I was really impressed with how much warmth it gave in real world conditions. The shell material is super soft and I never felt any wind get through. It is easy to layer over other clothes and is super comfortable.
With just a thin base layer, I was able to stay comfortable down to 35°F while hiking. I do have a higher than normal tolerance for cold though. What I like most about the jacket is that I know if I have to stop for any reason that I have with an extra warm jacket to prevent chill or hypothermia. During one 24 hour adventure race, we had to stop at 4 a.m. in the morning and wait for the sun to come up to find the next check point. The temperature was in the high 20’s, but with the Thermawrap jacket and a hat I was able to stay relatively warm. The new hand warmer pockets are a nice addition.
For the weight, you can’t buy a better synthetic jacket!
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