{"id":4050,"date":"2011-11-06T07:22:16","date_gmt":"2011-11-06T15:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/?p=4050"},"modified":"2017-01-20T15:33:37","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T23:33:37","slug":"sierra-designs-maverick-jacket-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2011\/11\/06\/sierra-designs-maverick-jacket-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Designs Maverick Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>First Impressions<\/h2>\n<p>The windbreaker.  It\u2019s a nostalgic item for me. Growing up in the Central Valley of California, the windbreaker provided go-to outerwear for my Falls, early Winters and Springs. Back in the day, these lightweight nylon jackets were sometimes lined with cotton for an extra layer of warmth. And I wore mine virtually everyday for every activity.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2011\/2012 season, Sierra Designs updated this timeless classic with the new Maverick Jacket.   <\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<p>Out of the box, the new Maverick is definitely a class act. The company\u2019s lightweight Kenosha fabric looks good while delivering solid wind resistance and waterproofing. I wore the Maverick in a couple of recent California rainstorms with complete confidence. The jacket is lined with a synthetic tricot fabric \u2013 a step up from the jackets of old which typically used cotton jersey. The Maverick\u2019s lining kept me warm as the temps dipped into the 40s.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Specs<\/strong><br \/>\nConstruction: Stitched seams<br \/>\nFabric: Sierra Designs proprietary Kenosha polyester, stretch panels<br \/>\nWeight: 11.5 oz\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Outside on the Maverick, Sierra Designs placed three pockets. The napoleon pocket is located on the upper chest and two hand warmers are placed exactly where you expect them. All three are lined with a very lightweight stretch mesh and zippers close them against the elements. Don\u2019t go looking for interior pockets because none are provided.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style type='text\/css' scoped='scoped'>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tmax-width:100% !important;\n\t\t\t\theight:auto !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div class='single-gallery gallery-wrap fixed'> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4050 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-gallery'><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Maverick-Chest-Pocket-1.jpg' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Maverick-Chest-Pocket-1-426x351.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Maverick Chest Pocket\" title=\"Maverick Chest Pocket\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMaverick Chest Pocket\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Maverick-Cuff-1.jpg' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Maverick-Cuff-1-426x351.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Maverick Cuff\" title=\"Maverick Cuff\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tMaverick Cuff\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='clear'><\/div>\n<p>Another nice update is the styling. Sierra Designs went with two tone fabrics and a stove pipe collar to keep the look current. Behind the front zipper, Sierra Designs also placed a nice storm flap stitched with the phrase \u201cSeek Adventure,\u201d a cool little touch.  And the cuffs and waist are closed with elastic.<\/p>\n<h2>Fit<\/h2>\n<p>The windbreakers of my youth were square cut and the fit was either too constricting, thanks to the lack of give in the nylon, or sloppy.  The Maverick \u2013 thanks to the use of exterior stretch panels and stretch mesh inside under the arms \u2013 easily avoids the too extremes.  The fit is trim while providing nice freedom of movement.  Every time I expected the Maverick to bind up and restrict my reach, it didn\u2019t.  Sleeve length was pretty close to perfect too.  And my men\u2019s medium fit true to size. <\/p>\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Sierra Designs delivers an outstanding upgrade to the classic windbreaker with the Maverick. The jacket\u2019s modern fabrics and styling make the Maverick a perfect three season option for just about any activity.  And at around 11 ounces, it packs down to almost nothing making the Maverick a great travel companion too.<\/p>\n<h4>First Impressions:<br \/>\n[Rating:4\/5]\nFeatures:<br \/>\n[Rating:3\/5]\nFit:<br \/>\n[Rating:4\/5]\nFinal Verdict:<br \/>\n[Rating:4\/5]\n<\/h4>\n<h4>Thanks for reading another outdoor gear review from GearGuide. And thanks to Sierra Designs and Pale Morning Media for providing product for this review. Written by Matt K.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The windbreaker \u2013 Sierra Designs updates the timeless classic with the new-for-2011 Maverick Jacket.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2011\/11\/06\/sierra-designs-maverick-jacket-review\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[5,6,9,11,18],"tags":[438,21,23,435,94],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4050"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4050"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4050\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4050"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}