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686 Reserved M-65 Insulated Jacket - Men's

Item #SES1234 | 41 in Stock
2 Star Rating

If 686 fixes the fit and the collar, it would be perfect

By Ranked #187 - Men's Jackets January 31, 2013

I really wanted to keep this jacket but 3 things ruined it for me.

What I liked:
- Lots of features
- Lots of pockets
- Durable fabric (i ordered the black twill denim)
- Hidden pass pocket
- Audio loop in addition to the audio hole

What I disliked:
- The hood feels cheap compared to the rest of the jacket
- When zipped up there's still a ton of space in between my neck/face and the jacket neck itself. So much so that it looks a bit awkward when the hood is inside the collar.
- The fit. This is a REALLY tailored fit.. like a suit should be worn not a snowboard jacket. If you plan to layer with it as I wanted to it's nearly impossible unless you size up. If you did size up though the collar would be huge and silly looking.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] polyester; [lining] nylon, poly 
Insulation:
[body] polyfill (40g) 
Fabric Waterproof Rating:
10,000 mm 
Fabric Breathability Rating:
8,000 g/m² 
Hood:
yes, hidden in collar 
Fit:
regular 
Venting:
underarm mesh vents 
Powder Skirt:
yes 
Pockets:
2 chest, 2 hand, 1 audio 
Seams:
critical seams taped 
Wrist Gaiters:
yes, stretch lycra 
Recommended Use:
snowboarding 
Manufacturer Warranty:
limited 

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