Lowe Alpine Furnace Jacket Review

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A nice product from Lowe Alpine. Made of a fluffy, fleece-like synthetic fabric called Polartec Thermal Pro, the Furnace jacket provides the most excellent thermal insulation among its Polartec counterparts and is surprisingly lightweight. Weighing an average of 450 grams in size L, the jacket is cut very ergonomically and fits the body well. A recommended intermediate layer…

Pros: The insulation is really excellent. Two zippered side pockets, since they are mesh, they also function as ventilation. The arms are long (for long-armed guys like me) but the waist is short, again ideal for those who don't like long waists and for use with a seat belt. The flexible powerstretch fabric on the waist sides and armholes is very functional - thanks to this, an athletic cut has been achieved... The collar is thick (two layers of the same fabric), high and protects the throat well when desired. Of course, this jacket is not for windproofing, it should be used with an outer layer in wind and extreme cold. It takes up little volume in the bag when rolled up, and it is also very good that it does not retain any odor during long use... The colors are very nice, especially the sand-colored type gives the feeling of wearing a warm sheepskin.

Cons : Over time (with heavy use - I used this jacket on 2 8000 and 1 7000 mountain bikes!) the elastic parts loosen and the triple overlock stitched fabric seams open, the collar and waist of the jacket become loose. And of course the fabric loses fluff and becomes thinner with heavy use.

This article was taken from Tunç Fındık's website with his permission. We thank Tunç Fındık.

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