Summary

The 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket has specially mapped insulation around the core of your body. This creates a very warm jacket that doesn't feel too bulky. The waterproofing rating is 20k and the brethability is 15k. Davey liked the asymmetrical zipper, while James found the zipper track to be catchy. Really depends on personal preference. This could be an ideal resort jacket for the right person. We recommend, if possible, trying this jacket on for proper sizing.

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

Normal

Packability Normal
Construction Excellent
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating 20K
Breathability Rating 15K
Manufactured in
Warmth

Excellent

Waterproofing Good
Breathability Good

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686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket Write Up Review by The Good Ride

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James’ Jacket Specs
Size:
 Large
5’10” 190 lbs
Chest: 44”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Inseam 30”
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet
: smith maze
Goggles: Smith 4D Mag

Davey’s Jacket Specs
Size:
XXL
6’4” 230 lbs
Chest: 43.5”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 20.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Inseam 33”

How This Review Happened

Our friends at the Gravity Sports store up on Mt.Bachelor let us borrow this outerwear piece to film this review.

 

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The 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket has an asymmetrical collar that I personally didn’t care for much but the rest of the jacket works pretty well.

Ethics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews.  No one is perfect and we do make money from the “Where To Buy” links below, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective.

A big thanks to Gravity Sports at Mt Bachelor for giving us access to this.  

Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 185 lbs
Chest: 44.5”
Upper Chest by lats: 46”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet
: Smith Vantage
Goggles:  Smith IO Mag

 

The 686 Hydra Jacket has some unique tech that some might like or not like depending on your jacket wearing habits.

Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 200 lbs
Chest: 45”
Upper Chest: 47”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collar bone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width (widest point of shoulders) 22”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”

Helmet: Smith Vantage

Goggles: Smith IO

Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs
Chest: 44”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collar bone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width (widest point of shoulders) 22”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”

Helmet: Smith Vantage

Goggles: Smith IO7

 
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