Admittedly, the depths of January are听not shacket weather in most of the country. But an unseasonably warm day in Santa Fe last week had me swapping out my puffy for the听 ($228), and I was reminded just how much I love it.
The Airloft sits in my closet next to the ubiquitous Patagonia Nano Puff. It鈥檚 lightweight, slim-fitting, and perfect for wearing in temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees. The Airloft prevails in style:听Layer it over a button down and it will almost pass as a sport coat. OK, that may be a stretch anywhere but in the outdoor industry, but I do love the tailored cut and muted palette (either black or olive), which matches nearly everything in my closet. Plus, the quilted design helps distinguish听it from other similarly styled coats.
Sure, the Airloft wouldn鈥檛 be my first choice for hiking or biking, but like a lot of gear these days, that form I mentioned is well balanced with function, thanks to durable construction and premium materials. The shell is made from a lightweight, abrasion-resistant polyester-nylon blend that鈥檚 coated with听a water-repellent. The inside is stuffed with lofty and breathable synthetic Toray听active insulation. So while it certainly wouldn鈥檛 be as good on the trail as my other sport-specific jackets, the Airloft has听all the necessary elements to keep up if needed.
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