I travel as part of my job… a lot of travel. I’ve got a lightweight arcteryx puffy that I use as my winter jacket, but I need something I can wear over my uniform from late spring through early fall. I’m looking for recommendations for a jacket that meets the following criteria:
1. Softshell: breathable, but with enough DWR properties that it can keep me fairly dry for 5 minutes of rain exposure.
2. Lightweight: it must be compact and lightweight because I live out of my suitcase. Warmth is not a priority. I actually want little insulation, beyond keeping me dry in a brief drizzle and maybe keeping the chill off at temps around 50F.
3. It must be a full zip, no hood, and available in black so I can wear it in uniform and easy on/off.
4. Hunting companies are a plus, but I care more about functionality than anything.
I’ve started looking and found the Arcteryx Gamma LT, which might be about right. I can’t find it around me to try on, however. Any other options you might recommend?
1. Softshell: breathable, but with enough DWR properties that it can keep me fairly dry for 5 minutes of rain exposure.
2. Lightweight: it must be compact and lightweight because I live out of my suitcase. Warmth is not a priority. I actually want little insulation, beyond keeping me dry in a brief drizzle and maybe keeping the chill off at temps around 50F.
3. It must be a full zip, no hood, and available in black so I can wear it in uniform and easy on/off.
4. Hunting companies are a plus, but I care more about functionality than anything.
I’ve started looking and found the Arcteryx Gamma LT, which might be about right. I can’t find it around me to try on, however. Any other options you might recommend?
