It's made of a two-layer waterproof breathable, which, for those who didn't memorize Patagonia catalogs as a child, is an outer nylon shell with a laminate underneath - a laminate that's very fragile and must be lined. The Freeman feels like a Patagonia or Sierra Designs jacket from the late 80s - it's light, but not so light that it feels insubstantial.
Nice soft cotton flannel lining which is a joy to wear and is pleasing to behold. Ideal for the "sidewalk socialite," as Freeman puts it. I don't know if this would be my first choice for backpacking or skiing due to the cotton lining and lack of pit zips, but that's no deal breaker.
Recommended as a nice, clean, simple rain shell, made in Seattle by a super friendly crew. Classic synthetics don't come much better than this. Go check 'em out!
3 comments:
These blogs are all turning into ads by the day
for something that you're not getting too excited about $245 seems a bit steep
Seriously, what a dull, uninspiring jacket that is.
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