Summary

The 686 Smarty 3 in 1 Form Jacket is not bad for a 3 in 1. I'm usually not the biggest fan of 3 in 1 jackets, but 686 usually has one of the best ones out there. The mid layer jacket this year is a hybrid puffer/fleece bomber jacket. The outer jacket is a 2 layer fabric that's 20k waterproof.

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Type 3 in 1
Gore-Tex No
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Fit

Semi Tight

Packability Very Thick
Construction Good
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating 15K
Breathability Rating 10K
Manufactured in
Warmth

Great

Waterproofing Good
Breathability Average

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686 Smarty 3 in 1 Form Jacket Write Up Review by The Good Ride

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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

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.

 

686 3 in 1 Smarty Form Jacket

 
686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket Past Reviews

 

The 686 Smarty Form Jacket is a 3 in 1 with a fleece liner. 686 has a great fit for the average body and the fleece liner is really warm. It’s got some quirks but for the price it gives you a complete set up. 686 outerwear isn’t perfect but it’s generally a safe decision for those with a medium to large build.

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

 
686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket Specs

 
686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket Images

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686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket User Reviews

686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket 2016-2023 Review SKU UPC Model

fleece on fleece crime

Sep 24, 2016 by RPow
Ability Level: Intermediate • 
Riding Style: On my ass • 
Days You Ride A Year: 15 

Lots of features and what not. Was warm as well as well vented but I simply could not get over the fleece liner that stuck to everything and made it a serious pain in the ass to take off and put on.


2.0 2.0 1 1 Lots of features and what not. Was warm as well as well vented but I simply could not get over the fleece liner that stuck to everything and made it a serious pain in the ass to t 686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket 2016-2023 Review

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