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Type Fleece
Gore-Tex
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Fit

Semi Tight

Packability Thin
Construction
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 3 Layer
Waterproof Rating 15K
Breathability Rating 10K
Manufactured in
Warmth

Poor

Waterproofing Good
Breathability Average

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Burton GMP Thatcher 2013 Review by The Good Ride

The Burton GMP Thatcher Jacket is a 3 layer jacket made of recycled materials.  A lot of companies have been on the 3 Layer Non-Gore-Tex kick these days and we like it.  Most jackets are 2 layers with a lining.  This is 3 layers with no lining. The extra layer adds to the waterproofing so even though it’s 15k on paper it performs better than that.  This is a good choice for a rider who puts a good amount of time on the mountain and see’s moderate to borderline heavy weather.

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The Burton GMP Thatcher has a nice look and feel to it.  It’s a little tighter around the armpits than some jackets but overall it’s pretty standard for the slim fitting jackets that everyone seems to be putting out these days.

This is a 3 layer and that means that this jacket is pretty waterproof. Now, most 3 Layer jackets have an inside lining that is kind of like a microfleece that had a close shave so all the fleece is gone but it still looks soft.  This has a similar look but instead of a microfleece look to it, there is more of a clear plastic look to it.  It feels fine when it’s on and looks pretty cool.  There is fleece in the inner pockets of the front, a decent size communication pocket with a little hole for your 3.5mm jack and a sturdy feel to the construction.

Now, this is a shell but it’s rather thick so it’s just a slight bump over some of the other lighter shells in terms of warmth but it’s still on the poor side of average.  For most who are looking for a shell, this is what you want.  A nice outer layer in which you can put a mid and 1st layer on beneath. There isn’t a ton of room for layering but a good mid layer like the Burton AK helium insulator or even the Burton AK BK Insulator can fit without making you look like Randy, Ralphies little Brother in the x-mas story.

The color seems just a little bit lighter in person than in the pics but what you see online is pretty accurate.

You could do a lot worse and we are big fans of the recycled materials as well as the general construction and feel of this jacket.  You pay a little more for the eco-friendly material but the price bump is less than years past and you get a pretty technical shell that will do a very good job shielding you from the elements.

 
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2013

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