Update - Voormi Drift Jacket - Mens

My previous review was made before I'd put my Drift into action, and two weeks later we were in Yellowstone NP where it saw daily use. The balky zipper I spoke of didn't resolve itself, and the hang loop pulled out the second day; based on these two things Voormi replaced the Drift after we got home with a Twilight, the color being much preferred to the Sage.

I used this as a heavy mid-layer, but also as outer layer x-country skiing to and through back basin areas. One trip I spent way too much time floundering in snowbanks while breaking trail--and breaking through--and trying to slowly extract myself my arms plunging repeatedly into seemingly bottomless snowbanks. I overheat easily, but even as a third layer (the other two merino) I didn't feel the need to zip open, and even after my arms and front torso spent almost more time incased in snow, I was dry beneath the Drift.

At 5'8" and 165 pounds, the Large is almost snug even with a single layer beneath (it's nice enough to wear around town, too), but since the weave gives I never feel constrained. The outer surface--the hardened part--sheds wind well enough along with the snow, and holds warmth in during low activities but breathes well when I get going. This is not a light nor easily packed layer, so I left it at home on a recent trip to Grand Canyon where temps went from freezing to sixties most days.

That part--packability--might be the single drawback to this piece: when pack space is tight, and weight limits are getting critical, it will be tempting to leave this at home. Taking it, though, will replace two pieces and also provide daily coverage in a wide variety of conditions.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.