Arc Teryx Norvan Sl Jacket Review

Arc teryx is careful to note that the norvan sl is an ultra minimalist jacket created specifically for high output trail running in wet conditions.

Arc teryx norvan sl jacket review.

The norvan sl hoody comes with a tiny stuff sack about the size of a softball. The arc teryx norvan sl hoody earns one of our top pick awards by setting the bar for minimalist wet weather protection. Now what arc teryx have done is add a bit of insulation to it. For an even lighter alternative arc teryx s norvan sl hoody clocks in at 4 2 ounces or over 3 ounces less than the norvan.

Subscribe to my kinda weekly feed of ultralight reviews on ultralight gear. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. For inquiries please ema. The ultra minimalist design utilizes gore tex with shakedry product technology.

Norvan sl hoody designed for high output trail running in wet conditions and weighing a mere 125 grams 4 4 oz the norvan sl hoody is the lightest weight most breathable arc teryx gore tex jacket. Save money by buying the right product the first time. The lightest most breathable gore tex jacket that arc teryx makes the warm and waterproof arc teryx norvan sl hoodie is a great just in case layer for trail running in cold wet weather. The shell is easily stuffed into the paper thin sack for rain protection that travels well.

The high output is the operative concept here as you need body heat to help pump the water vapor out of the jacket. That said it s much closer to a rain jacket and doesn t provide nearly the same performance or features. If your waterproof jacket search has led you to the 299 arc teryx norvan sl your priorities are most likely as follows. As the only running jacket in this lineup to carry the gore tex stamp the norvan retains reasonable breathability while providing a waterproof barrier that other jackets with water resistant treatments can t keep up with.

However because the jacket features no pockets the stuff sack will need to be carried along once the jacket is deployed.