{"id":6923,"date":"2016-01-12T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=6923"},"modified":"2018-11-11T22:27:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T06:27:23","slug":"gear-review-the-north-face-akani-thermoball-triclimate-3-in-1-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/snowsports\/gear-review-the-north-face-akani-thermoball-triclimate-3-in-1-jacket","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review: The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>I run cold on the mountain. Which means I tend to wear a lot of layers. Wool base layer, insulating or fleece mid layer, maybe a down vest, all crammed under a waterproof shell. While getting dressed for a day of skiing, it\u2019s always a conundrum: What layers to wear?<\/p>\n<p>The Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 jacket from The North Face solves the problem of layering dilemmas. How? Because it\u2019s one jacket that can be worn three separate ways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" lang=\"en\" style=\"margin: 0 auto !important; position: relative !important; max-width: 1080px !important;\" data-stretch-to-fit=\"true\" data-widget-id=\"4iXcfd6eXrGDDiqSjQ8Ro2cthpA8J5UP\" data-shop-button-text=\"SHOP\" data-auto-show-products=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; border-radius: 3px; max-width: 100% !important; width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/d36i2kont0saxx.cloudfront.net\/images\/t75BvzGH_lppqIQfLy3rPoVez5B5LZY_gAlmwxbkGFQ=\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Stormy day of skiing with temperatures in the teens? Wear the waterproof HyVent\u00ae two-layer shell with its zippered-in ThermoBall\u2122 insulated liner jacket.<\/p>\n<p>Warmer temperatures? Zip out the insulated liner and opt for just the breathable shell over a base layer. Wandering around town? Just wear the comfy down-like liner jacket on its own.<\/p>\n<p>I recently sported the Akani jacket while skiing over a series of winter days in Tahoe. Day one was a full-on blizzard with fat flakes falling all day long, so I wore the two jackets combined. The shell feels roomy\u2014not too snug, not too loose. It\u2019s got an athletic, feminine fit. Even with the puffy jacket zipped in, I was still able to move around comfortably on the mountain. Plus, I was plenty warm (and I run cold, remember?), which means I got to stay out longer for free refills of powder while my friends went in to warm up.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-6935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/01\/IMG-6294.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The hood, which is removable and adjustable, easily fits over a helmet, and the high collar that zips up over your chin kept me protected from the storm. A snap-in powder skirt ensured no snow got where it didn\u2019t belong. Bonus: One pocket comes with a detachable goggle cloth for wiping your lenses clean. That feature alone made my friends jealous.<\/p>\n<p>Day two with the Akani offered blue skies and fresh snow. Dream day. The jacket was plenty breathable as I heated up on a sidestepping traverse at Alpine Meadows. I didn\u2019t need the underarm vents, but the shell does have them in case you overheat on a hike.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-6936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/01\/IMG-6329.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On day three, I tested the jacket in a highly technical location: apr\u00e8s ski. I zipped off the shell and ordered a pint of beer while wearing just the ThermoBall layer, which feels casual and snug, like a cozy ski sweater. It\u2019s got these stitched baffled diamonds and toasty hand pockets that make you feel like you\u2019re wearing a much thicker down jacket, only it\u2019s super light and packable.<\/p>\n<p>Shop\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891173\/the-north-face-akani-thermoball-triclimate-3-in-1-jacket-womens\" target=\"_blank\">The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket\u00a0<\/a>at REI.com.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I run cold on the mountain. Which means I tend to wear a lot of layers. Wool base layer, insulating or fleece mid layer, maybe a down vest, all crammed under a waterproof shell. While getting dressed for a day of skiing, it\u2019s always a conundrum: What layers to wear? 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