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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover

patagonia-puff.jpgPatagonia Micro Puff Pullover – Must have for alpine sports.

Wear the Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover jacket once in cold weather and you’ll never regret buying it. The Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover jacket is a light weight, earth friendly, windproof, water resistant, insulated pull over that’s super soft and compressible. This puppy is perfect for just about any alpine related activity.

Featuring high lofting, synthetic insulation, the Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover jacket offers not only exceptional warmth, but great packability. Unlike down, the synthetic insulation wont wilt or clump if it gets wet. This lets you throw on the Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover for any activity without thinking twice.

To make the Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover jacket an even more carefree choice, there is a durable outer shell. This shell is windproof, water resistant, and made from recycled polyester. The Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover is designed to fit comfortable over layers.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Backcountry: $165

Why it rocks:

  • Windproof 1.3-oz. 20-denier ripstop polyester shell fabric treated with a Deluge DWR finish
  • Fast-drying synthetic 2.7-oz. Polarguard Delta insulation material won’t clump or separate
  • 1-oz. 20×20 mini-ripstop nylon lining fabric treated with a Deluge DWR finish
  • 1/2-length front zipper allows for removal over climbing or cycling helmet
  • Hidden zippered chest pocket and half-elastic cuffs at sleeves
  • Water-resistant stuff sack included
  • Weight 12.5 oz. (354 g.)

Why it bites:

  • Not waterproof

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10

Its hard to pass up an alpine jacket that’s warm, comfortable and well made. Throw in the Patagonia name and its almost impossible. Spend one day in this jacket and I promise you’ll love it.

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Backcountry: $165