GearHaiku #182 Thermoball Jacket by The North Face
warm in the winter
with lightweight insulation
...yet holds up when wet
Thermoball Full Zip Jacket by The North Face
ThermoBall is the pinnacle of insulation technology
The secret is small PrimaLoft synthetic-fibers clusters
These clusters closely mimic down trapping heat retaining warmth
Testing has shown warmth is equivalent to 600 fill goose down
Yet as a synthetic ThermoBall also offers wet-weather insulating performance
Very lightweight and can stow inside its hand pocket
Comes in 16 colors including "Green Camo" (pictured)
All-weather warmth and performance for $200
Haiku#181