Arc Teryx Norvan Sl Jacket Review

As the only running jacket in this lineup to carry the gore tex stamp the norvan retains reasonable breathability while providing a waterproof barrier that other jackets with water resistant treatments can t keep up with.

Arc teryx norvan sl jacket review.

We put the women s norvan sl hoody through its paces for this review and arc teryx makes a nearly identical men s version. I can actually wear it comfortably jogging in cool rainy weather. Arc teryx achieves this lightweight by using gore tex s shakedry fabric which provides true waterproof ness and breathability thanks to an innovative 2 layer construction. Arcteryx norvan sl rain jacket review.

Save money by buying the right product the first time. Arcteryx norvan sl rain jacket is one of the lightest most breathable rain jacket currently available. Arc teryx is careful to note that the norvan sl is an ultra minimalist jacket created specifically for high output trail running in wet conditions. The men s norvan sl hoody also features 2 layer gore tex with shakedry construction boasts a minimalist feature set and costs 325.

For inquiries please ema. The shell is easily stuffed into the paper thin sack for rain protection that travels well. The high output is the operative concept here as you need body heat to help pump the water vapor out of the jacket. The ultra minimalist design utilizes gore tex with shakedry product technology.

The norvan sl hoody comes with a tiny stuff sack about the size of a softball. Subscribe to my kinda weekly feed of ultralight reviews on ultralight gear. Norvan sl hoody designed for high output trail running in wet conditions and weighing a mere 125 grams 4 4 oz the norvan sl hoody is the lightest weight most breathable arc teryx gore tex jacket. Updated december 31 2019.

However the sl doesn t use the same 3 layer gore tex instead opting for gore tex with shakedry construction which leaves the waterproof membrane exposed to maximize weight savings and breathability. Arc teryx also makes the norvan sl see our in depth review here which at a feathery 4 2 ounces weighs considerably less than the standard norvan. December 23 2017 december 29 2020 mark. The arc teryx norvan sl hoody earns one of our top pick awards by setting the bar for minimalist wet weather protection.

Arc teryx norvan sl insulated hoody by bella santos on january 28 2020 0 comments snow has finally begun falling here in the inland northwest and the flakes are a welcome reprieve to a warm dry winter.