Cool Rain Gear
Packable: You can crush it down pretty small, but if it isn't kept
under pressure it will puff back up. This is actually somewhat related
to how it feels when you wear it. The sleeves don't really lay down on
your arms; they puff up around your arms. This is a good thing, since
it allows some space for air instead of sticking to your sweaty arms
when you are hiking.Material feel: The material is very thin, and feels smooth somewhat
like plastic on the outside, and somewhat like cloth (with a very slight
furriness) on the inside. It feels comfortable. The long review I
read claimed it was "brittle." I completely disagree with that. The
material is thin, and you could probably poke your finger through if you
wanted to, but it is extremely flexible, not brittle. I definitely
would NOT expect it to withstand rubbing against sharp rocks -- the
material is more like a plastic bag than like nylon fabric.This is a great jacket if weight and breathability are important to you.
It's not fancy or cool-looking. If you want a raincoat to hang in the
closet and wear to the mall, this is NOT the jacket for you.
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