686  Hydra Insulated Jacket - Women's

Great product, worth it, tons of compliments

True to size, vert warm, gets lots of compliments

Originally posted on 686

Awesome jacket with plenty of pockets!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this jacket! The teal/purple gradient-like design I got is great, I got compliments on it. I went to Stowe, Vermont, riding in wind chills of -15°F at the peak, and stayed warm. My last jacket was a more snug fit, but I really like that this one is a bit looser. The left side of the jacket features an upper interior (large) pocket AND upper exterior (smaller) pocket. And then left and right sides both have normal pockets at the bottom, both of which can fit my big phone (S21 ultra) horizontally, so it doesn't dig into me at all when I bend over to strap in. At the base of the sleeves there are thumb-sleeves (or whatever you call those) so your hands can stay comfy/warm when walking around without gloves when needed. I personally don't recommend trying to use those with your gloves though, because for me it started to pull at the web of my hand between my thumb and index finger. The zipper does do a bit of a curve maneuver as you zip it up past your chest which is fine but I was just not aware of that until I put it on. If you don't zip it all the way up to your nose, the flappies from the collar that hang down can get a little annoying when walking around, but I didn't even really notice it when I was riding. You can pull the hood up over your helmet, but it really limited my visibility so I opted to ride with hood down. All in all, wonderful product. 686 stan for life.

Originally posted on 686

Warm and stylish in Vail

As a beginner skier I was skeptical about the warmth of the jacket. Surprisingly, it kept me warm and dry throughout the slopes. At times I was suprisingly hot but the coat has air vents which is ver helpful. Another nice touch was the in pocket tissues, who knew???? This was my best purchase of the season. I was warm and stylish and this made my time in Vail memorable!

warm, functional, lightweight1

Warm and comfy! Although the arms area does fit snug. I'm 5' and athletic. I went with a small to have more room in the shoulder area. The waist was a bit big though. might return though to find a better fit, but it was warm and comfortable! and runs on the longer side if you like that look the pockets are awesome/ I've had two other jackets, and this one was the best. The only one that i could stash everything i need and never felt like it was going to get wet or fall out. Also didn't look like i had lumps everywhere.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] ALMOST PERFECT Activity: Resort Size: L Height: 5.3-5.6 Weight: 140-170 lbs Fit True to size I’m 5’3”, 150lbs. I usually choose size L for extra sleeve length and room in the shoulders. This jacket is lightweight, warm, good-looking, and roomy enough for layers as well as a 1.5L hydration pack. Lots of functional pockets, inside and out, with outer zip-pulls large enough to operate wearing mitts or gloves. Cozy fleece-lined collar and helmet-compatible hood. Comfortable for skiing in temperatures ranging from +5C to -20C. Minus one star because the two-way front zipper is no longer a feature on this year’s Hydra.

Originally posted on 686

BUY THE JACKET you literally will not regret it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] LOVE IT. If you’re considering the Hydra Jacket, my recommendation is to absolutely go for it. The insulation allows me to wear just my thermal long sleeve under it in most conditions. I love that all the pockets are so intuitive too. There’s even a phone warmer in the outer pocket so your phone doesn’t freeze while you’re jamming out on the mountain. The hood has already saved me in windy conditions fitting beautifully over my helmet, and the collar comes up to your face so perfectly I didn’t even need my extra fleece hood. Also very impressed with the waterproofing, it’s the closest you’ll get to GoreTex without paying the price for it. All-around super high quality jacket, and it isn’t at all bulky! Which makes storage a breeze. I bought the dusty mauve colour and I’m obsessed with how stylish it looks with my Outline Pants (which I could also go on and on about). Overall SUPER impressed with this purchase.

Originally posted on 686

Great color, asymmetric zipper

I loved the color of this coat; very bright and stands out. It just felt too bulky and I didn't like the asymmetric zipper unless it was zipped all the way up.

Perfect jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great waterproof jacket. On cold days def need extra layering tho. I love all the extra pockets and Kleenex holder. Fits over helmets. I use this jacket on rainy days too!

Originally posted on 686

Great snowboarding jacket

Love all the features/pockets this jacket has to offer. Plenty of pockets to store my items when on the mountain which was a great selling point, and feels pretty warm although I wear a lot of layers. The fleece lining in the hood area is a nice feature, too.

Got it for my fiancé

Got it for my fiancé for Xmas. She loves it. Warm and comfy with good pocket selection.

Originally posted on 686