How to Choose Insulated Jackets

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With all the details to make it your go-to when the winter spirit takes hold, the women's 686 Spirit insulated jacket is ready for the steeps of Chamonix, the streets of Aspen and your home slopes.
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View all 686 Women's Synthetic Insulation Jackets| Best Use | Snowsports Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Polyester |
| Lining Fabric | Nylon |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | 2-layer infiDRY 10,000 mm waterproof/breathable fabric |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Insulation | infiLOFT polyester |
| Warmth | Warmer |
| Hood | Yes |
| Thumbholes | Yes |
| Powder Skirt | Yes |
| Ventilation | Pit Zips |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | Unavailable |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 3.3 oz. |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Size | 2–4 | 4–6 | 6–8 | 8–10 | 10–12 |
| Bust | 33–35 | 34–36 | 35–37 | 36–38.5 | 37.5–40 |
| Sleeve Length | 29.125 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 |
| Waist | 30–32 | 31–33 | 32–34 | 33–35.5 | 33.5–36 |
| Hip | 35–37 | 36–38 | 37–39 | 38–40.5 | 39.5–42 |
| Inseam | 29.5 | 29.75 | 30 | 30.25 | 30.5 |
Waist measurement is taken 3 in. below natural waist.
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Absolutely love this jacket! It's been a cold and snowy winter and it's keeping me comfortable and warm/dry on groomers, park, and woods. I have broad shoulders and wanted a larger jacket to layer if needed without losing movement and this delivered 💯
I have so much steez with this jacket. Thanks 686. 5’4 built upper half and short lower half. Fits perfectly and covered my bum but still has padding to protect me if I fall, which happens sometimes.
I like the jacket; however, it pumps out at the bottom for a pear shaped body and the medium has more room like a large. The jacket is comfortable and warm and the sleeve insert helps to compensate for long arms. Please consider those who have long arms, though. Finding a jacket that fully covers the arms is difficult. Thankful that the zipper is normal and zips straight up like a zipper should, unlike other brands that have sideways zippers that eat your face when wearing it.
The coat looks and fits great. The color is better than expected. I was expecting a Carhartt tan color but it definitely looks different than that. I was thinking it would be a little thicker and warmer but it hasn't been tested in extreme cold yet and the material seems better than the jackets I have worn in the past. Also, it's my mistake for not reading through the description thoroughly, it contains everything you need, including the warmth rating.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had a small in the brand for the last 10 years and love the brand. It’s hard to find a jacket that buttons inside and that is my favorite feature. I’m not a snowboarder or skier. I’m using it for winter, and I love it. It’s fits nicely where I can still have a sweater underneath and it not feel too snug.
This jacket is warm, stylish and I love the color. Love the cozy lining around the collar. I feel it runs a bit small and wish the pocket openings weren’t so far back on the sides. I’m always putting my hands in my pockets. A great jacket for every day wear and playing in the snow.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had one of these jackets for 11 years. I wore it working at the dog sled races, skiing, cutting wood for our wood burner. The zipper wore out, got burn holes from a fire on out lake so I bought another one. Just got it and some new features are great! Plus I could get a tall!
Really nice jacket. I was out snowboarding in a steady sleet/rain and stayed dry and warm. I sized up to be able to layer since this is a tighter fitting jacket style especially in the shoulders and bust for me! I like the length of the jacket because it covers the bum!
This jacket is a beautiful color and very warm. Fur in the collar keeps my neck warm and the hood goes over my helmet. The sleeves are a little long but not too much. I’m long waisted so the longer length is perfect for me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fits great. I put it runs small, just because it has a slimmer profile, which works great. It does not make you look square. I ordered my normal size and could still layer underneath it, but without all the bulk.