List Price US $289
686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket 2016-2023 Review
Type 3 in 1
Gore-Tex No
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating 15K
Breathability Rating 10K
Manufactured in
Fit

Semi Tight

Waterproofing Good
Breathability Average
Warmth

Great

Packability Very Thick
Construction Good

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686 Smarty Form 3 in 1 Jacket 2023 - 2016 Review by The Good Ride

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.

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.

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.

 

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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

 
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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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