Summary

The 686 Gore Tex Skyline jacket is a shell that should keep you dry in wet winter conditions. It comes with a powder skirt, two open pit vents, and a fun color scheme.

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

Normal

Packability Thin
Construction Excellent
Vents 2 Open Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating Above 25k
Breathability Rating Above 25k
Manufactured in
Warmth

Poor

Waterproofing Excellent
Breathability Excellent

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686 Gore Tex Skyline Jacket Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro 0:16 – Size Specs 1:11 – Waterproofing/Breathability 1:18 – Pockets 2:07 – Venting 2:29 – Inner Liner 3:09 – Powder Skirt 3:33 – Hood to Helmet Compatibility 4:17 – Cuff And Glove Compatibility 4:49 – Overal

Size Tried: Small
Steph’s Specs:
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 108 lbs
Chest: 29”
Upper Chest: 32”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 20”
Neck: 12.5″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 18”
Shoulder Width 16” wide

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