{"id":4852,"date":"2012-02-19T09:06:35","date_gmt":"2012-02-19T17:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/?p=4852"},"modified":"2013-02-03T09:19:26","modified_gmt":"2013-02-03T17:19:26","slug":"rei-winterflyte-combination-jacket-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2012\/02\/19\/rei-winterflyte-combination-jacket-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REI Winterflyte Combination Jacket Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Versatility is the name of the game for the Winterflyte Combination Jacket. It converts easily from jacket to vest thanks to cleverly designed zip-off sleeves. And because of this capability, we found the Winterflyte to be a workable outer layer for conditions ranging from the mid-50s down into the 20s.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start from the outside and work in. REI builds the Winterflyte from a combination of polyester and spandex which gives the jacket a nice stretch feel. It\u2019s nicely water repellent and blocks a good amount of wind. One missing feature seems to be reflective accents. Although REI\u2019s website lists them as features, they were not apparent on ours. <\/p>\n
Three pockets line the exterior \u2013 two zippered handwarmers and one at the rear, cycling-jacket style. Our sample had a hole at the bottom of the rear pocket where the seam pulled apart. Look out for this when shopping for yours.<\/p>\n
Specs<\/strong>
\nFabric: Polyester and spandex blend
\nWeight: 1 lb 3 oz\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\nAt the shoulder, REI place zippers for the removable sleeves. These easily detach for the vest conversion. Nice touch and very well executed on the Winterflyte.
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