Summary

The 686 Hydra Insulated jacket comes with 20k waterproofing and 20k breathability. It is fully insulated with 60g in the body, and 40g in the hood.

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Type Fully Insulated
Gore-Tex No
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Fit

Normal

Packability Thin
Construction Excellent
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating 20K
Breathability Rating 20K
Manufactured in
Warmth

Poor

Waterproofing Great
Breathability Great

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686 Hydra Insulated Jacket Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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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

Sizes: XS to XL

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