Palm Equipment’s Vantage Jacket is a single waist paddling jacket that’s quick and easy to throw on when the weather changes. The kangaroo-pouch pocket with fleece-lined hand warmer will keep your hands warm and out of the wind. Wear it to paddle, or just to walk the dog, it packs down into its own hood to store away for an unexpected downpour. Features Materials: XP 2.5-layer fabric Weight: 563 g (L) Offset front zip lets you pin the neck baffle out of the way when open Drop rear hem protects when standing or seated 1/2 zip collar Velcro adjustable cuffs Drawcord adjustable waist Dropped rear hem YKK AquaGuard zip kangaroo pocket Fleece lined hand warmer pocket Volume adjustable hood (helmet compatible) Reflective details XP 2.5-layer fabric Palm’s hard working 2.5-layer fabric offers a great combination of durability, waterproofness, breathability and light weight. 1) Nylon woven face fabric treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) to prevent the fabric from becoming waterlogged so that it stays breathable.2) A hydrophobic, microporous polyurethane coating is applied to the face fabric. The pores are too small to allow water droplets to pass through, but large enough for water vapour to pass.2.5) On the inside a smooth textured diamond matrix print protects the microporous coating from abrasion and improves moisture dispersal. Waterproofness: 10,000 mm. Breathability: 4,000 g/m2/24hrs. Breathability tested by the A1 method. https://paddlesportsmegastore.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vantage_mens_jacket_from_palm_equipment-540p.mp4 Features 1/2 zip collar YKK AquaGuard zip kangaroo pocket Drawcord adjustable waist Dropped rear hem Fleece lined hand warmer pocket Reflective details Velcro adjustable cuffs Volume adjustable hood (helmet compatible) Weight 434 g (S), 456 g (M), 486 g (L), 508 g (XL), 532 g (XXL) Materials XP 2.5-layer fabric, Breathability 5,000 g/m²/24hr (A-1 method), Waterproofness 10,000 mm Fabric composition 100% nylon (polyurethane coated) Textile care Do not store wet. After use rinse in fresh water. Allow to air dry. Machine wash at 30° C. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. More about the brand Since 1979, Palm’s founder Andy Knight has kept things simple – make gear for paddlers. Their mission is to enable a lifetime of paddlesport fun for everyone, with respect for the environment. They believe that with better equipment comes safer, more enjoyable experiences. Their products are designed in-house and made by those who share our values. Their home is in Somerset, UK, and have a base in Asbach, Germany too. To learn more about Palm Equipment including tips on how to look after your gear visit their website here. Still can’t decide? For more information head to our article on What to Wear Kayaking
