Men's Räven Zip-Front Multi-Pocket Jacket
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Everyday outdoor that works!
Purchased my Raven in Dusk last summer, and used it last fall, and getting a lot of use this spring for everyday outdoor use as advertised. It was my first purchase with the brand, and I love the jacket after years of never having a suitable transition jacket. Although I normally fit in size large, the medium fits great on me (5'9, 190lbs), with ample space for layering. I'm from Ottawa, Canada and I've found that the jacket excels in the 5C-18C range, depending on conditions. With good layering like my down vest and/or merino base layers, I've worn it down to 0C if there's not too much windchill, but around there I tend to switch to my Greenland Winter. Not much experience in anything more than light rain for short periods. Fit, fasteners, colour, and design/style are my favourite aspects of the jacket. Minor points, but a metal zipper and slightly lower collar without the hidden hood that I don't expect to use would have made this jacket perfect, but it doesn't bother me, and I look forward to many years of use!
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Customer review from Fenix Outdoor
Fancy peasant jacket
Why I called it "Fancy peasant jacket"? Because it is styled like every day work clothes of people from 1995 or so, but nowdays hipsters like me like to wear them like casual daily clothes :) I bought this as warm weather casual everyday top layer on top of T-shirt. After wearing this a bit it meets my expectations- it is light, but durable. Looks good for every day wear- I like all the metal buttons and pronounced pockets. I choose Dusk colour- it looks interesting, in real light more blue than grey. Cuffs can be adjusted nicely with button if You want to roll up to elbow and keep it there. At back near shoulders there is nice bellows like inlaid that allows for wide range of motion- really comfortable and is different from other similar jackets. Cons: - drawcord at waist is just a string without any elastic or element that would hold string in place- when I draw it in to adjust for tighter fit then I get 12cm string hanging on each end and I just don't know what to do with it now? :D - Folded hood looks functional, but why is it different colour than jacket? All jacket is from G1000 and can be waxed if waterproofing is needed, but this hood is different seemingly water repellant material. So I might get less rain on my head, but definitely no fancy points. Minus one star :D
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Customer review from Fenix Outdoor
Great jacket for spring and autumn
Like the big pockets and the G1000 material for this jacket.
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Weird sizing
This jacket deserves 5 stars, just be aware that the sizing is off. The Raven jacket is huge, especially if you wear it with only t shirt. Accordingly, I had to size down.
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Customer review from Fenix Outdoor
Excellent rain and wind protection
This is definitely a medium weight outer layer. Its waterproof layer is superb. I layer wool under for colder conditions. I like the pockets but do wish the front bottom ones were just a bit larger. Totally will come back to the brand.
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Favorite jacket. Moto approved!
I wear this on my windshieldless moto going 70-89 mph and it does the job on windblocking. When it rained, it keep deflecting rain. I wear a merino thermal, my casual, moto protective shirt, and my thermal heated liner, which I don't have to turn on the heated liner at these temps because of the windblocking and having gear insulate the heat inside. I love this field jacket; my favorite jacket. I want to buy a more expensive jacket here, but this one was beautiful to pass up. Its big for sure for my 5'5 stature at Medium, but I have full range of motion with all my gear on underneath and that's awesome. Buy it! worth it!
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Customer review from Fenix Outdoor
Durable, classic style
Great jacket for those of us living in the Southeast US. was able to wear comfortably down to around 50 degrees F with only a lightweight cotton flannel shirt underneath. You can go much colder if you have a suitable insulation or base layer underneath. I bought in dusk for a classic style yet unique colorway that stands out among your standard olive or khaki surplus jackets. The G1000 softens up a bit with wear. Supposedly water resistant, but I would caution against wearing if more than a light sprinkle is in the forecast.
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Nothing but solid work
Nothing on this jacket is disappointing. The hood actually rolls back up into the collar. It is great against the wind and rain while on bike. The tie downs on the inside keep all the heat inside. While I haven't used the pockets much yet I know they'll be great for gloves and hats this winter.
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