Gear Review
If 686 fixes the fit and the collar, it would be perfect
By set5940840
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.
View Details: 686 Reserved M-65 Insulated Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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
Change me.



