Arc Teryx Norvan Sl Jacket Review

The norvan sl hoody comes with a tiny stuff sack about the size of a softball.

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. The arc teryx norvan sl hoody earns one of our top pick awards by setting the bar for minimalist wet weather protection. 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. 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.

Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. If your waterproof jacket search has led you to the 299 arc teryx norvan sl your priorities are most likely as follows. Subscribe to my kinda weekly feed of ultralight reviews on ultralight gear. Weight waterproofness and breathability above all else another jacket that we ve recently tested with the same ambitions is the montane minimus 777 see our in depth review this shell sticks to a more traditional 3 layer pertex construction if you can.

Anyway this shakedry fabric has already been used in a number of products from different brands including 2016 s minimalist rain jacket from arc teryx the norvan sl. However because the jacket features no pockets the stuff sack will need to be carried along once the jacket is deployed. Now what arc teryx have done is add a bit of insulation to it. That said it s much closer to a rain jacket and doesn t provide nearly the same performance or features.

The high output is the operative concept here as you need body heat to help pump the water vapor out of the jacket. The ultra minimalist design utilizes gore tex with shakedry product technology. Save money by buying the right product the first time. 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.

The shell is easily stuffed into the paper thin sack for rain protection that travels well.