Patagonia pluma

Hood, OR; Mt. Baker, WA.

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Patagonia pluma

For two straight days trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc in July, rain fell much of the time and strong gusts of wind seemed to hit us from all directions, while the temperature remained stuck in the 40s and 50s Fahrenheit. Breathability and ventilation were good enough to keep me from overheating at a moderate pace hiking steeply uphill with a pound pack. The fabric is a bit crinkly , not the softest or most supple out there, but certainly less noisy than many hard shells. The helmet-compatible hood sports two-way adjustability : a rear drawcord that controls most of the volume, wrapping the hood cleanly around my head when I wore no helmet; and two front drawstrings below the collar for making micro adjustments affecting visibility, as well as pulling the collar in closer to my neck, keeping wind out when I put the hood down. The Pluma nails it with features you want in a severe-weather alpine shell, too. Two hand pockets are positioned above harness and hipbelt level and spacious enough for climbing skins or drying spare winter gloves. Water-resistant zippers on those pockets, the chest pocket , and in the armpits move smoothly. The zippered inside pocket fits a large phone. The hook-and-loop cuff straps are slightly beefier and more durable than found on lighter jackets. The Cohesive cord locks , embedded in the fabric of the hood and hem, allows one-handed adjustments even with gloves on. Click here to sign up for my FREE email newsletter , or enter your email address in the box in the left sidebar or at the bottom of this story. Follow my adventures on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Youtube.

Then stand in the shower at full patagonia pluma and let it run until the 40 gallon water heater runs out of hot water about 20 minutes, and I figure the equivalent of inches of rain.

We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases. Read more about us. For a company with a rich history in alpine exploring, Patagonia has a surprisingly modest hardshell collection. To see how it stacks up, see our article on the best hardshell jackets. With a 3-layer construction, Gore-Tex Pro membrane, and taped seams for added insurance, the Patagonia Pluma is a serious hardshell by design. As such, its weatherproofing is impressive: it kept me dry and comfortable all winter and spring, even on a couple of particularly cold and blustery days that dipped down to -5 degrees Fahrenheit Celsius.

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Patagonia pluma

We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases. Read more about us. For a company with a rich history in alpine exploring, Patagonia has a surprisingly modest hardshell collection.

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The good news is that material It's also extremely light, weighting 18 oz. The combination of superior weather protection, good breathability, and an outstanding hood make this a true four-season, all-mountain shell that weighs in at a reasonable 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a cantaloupe. See categorized menus of all of my gear reviews at The Big Outside. The Cohesive cord locks , embedded in the fabric of the hood and hem, allows one-handed adjustments even with gloves on. Cons Sleeves are longer than normal. Join now to read ALL stories and get a free e-guide! Black Diamond Sharp End. Wear Capilene shirt and pants and wool socks, but no fleece layer that could absorb leakage or sweat. Compared to the competition, the Pluma is on the lighter side in terms of weight. I suspect the problem is that water runs down from the jacket sleeve into the gauntlet and thus onto your hand rather than the gloves are inherently leaky. International shipping availability and rates vary by seller. This is a nearly new jacket, but the Deluge DWR does the trick—fabric saturation only on the hood and over the pockets.

The Pluma is a versatile, fine-tuned hardshell. It uses the Gore-Tex Pro membrane combined with 40D nylon face fabric, and has dual pit zips to aid with ventilation.

Overall, it is better at protecting one from nasty weather than it is at keeping one cool from the inside while sweating heavily, so we think it's a good choice for wet climates and prolonged outdoor journeys, but not our top choice for warmer uphill activities like skinning. For example, on a trip up Mount Baker, the wind picked up at around 10, feet and allowed the Pluma to work its magic. Extremely windproof and waterproof, and with its light weight there is really no reason not to bring it along. For more information visit our Size Guide. Cuffs feature minimal self-fabric hook-and-loop closures and textured polyurethane inner cuffs that grip gloves when secured, keeping sleeves in place when you're swinging a tool. Choosing the right ski jacket is all about managing the conditions that you might encounter on the mountain. Click a link, buy what you need, and the seller will contribute a portion of the purchase price to support Trailspace's independent gear reviews. And despite being constantly subjected to a heavy pack, there are no signs of wear in any heavily stressed areas. The Patagonia Pluma has just enough storage to stow vital gear and supplies without added space that would bulk up the jacket. I have tried on the triolet and descensionist in a medium and both had a longer fit, which I liked. Click here to sign up for my FREE email newsletter , or enter your email address in the box in the left sidebar or at the bottom of this story. Taking a break in a wind created feature on a ridge while touring on Roger's Pass. Patagonia says H2No is as waterproof as Gore-Tex but not as breathable—which seems to be true. All Sports Culture Planet. Yes, Dan, a medium.