We hiked up Mailbox Peak again for the second test of our jackets. There was quite a bit more snow this time so we actually got to see how they held up in different conditions.
Again, they were very breathable. It almost feels like this jacket could be your "Jack of all trades" jacket. It breathes like a lightweight fleece or simple windshirt. But it does so much more than these. I'm actually going to use this as my hardshell on Mt. Rainier this summer where temps go below zero and winds can reach upwards of 100MPH.
While we're working hard on the way up, the jacket keeps our body temp regulated like nothing I've ever worn. However, when we reached the top of the mountain the winds were insane. They were right around 30-40MPH with gusts probably double that. I know it's that windy when you can barely stand without falling over. That's what the gusts were like.
Even with that high of wind we were still comfortable with just our Cocona baselayer on underneath. Yes, we were a little cold standing in the wind with no insulation but none of it got through our jackets. That's pretty amazing for jackets that are so breathable.
Check out the video below to see Cocona in action.
Cocona Jacket- Second Test from Kyle Hart on Vimeo.
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