User Review: Patagonia Super Pluma Jacket

Reviewed December 24, 1998 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Fabric: Three Layer Gore-Tex
Price Paid: $99 on sale

For those who believe that light is right, this is a superb parka. As always with Patagonia, the detailing is superb--foam drawstring locks on the hood that are the best that I've ever seen, access to the waist drawstrings without unzipping the front, etc. the hood is big enough to fit over a helmet, and moves reasonably well with your head.

The lack of pit zips or an internal pocket might dissuade some people, but I really don't miss them at all. They also add weight and unnecessary complexity for a parka designed to be bomber storm protection for only 18 ounces.

Although this parka has no reinforcing fabric on the elbows and shoulders, it has held remarkably well in almost daily wear over three winters--much better than a Marmot Cervino jacket I have.

The newest version of the Super Pluma uses Patagonia's H2NO Storm barrier instead of GoreTex and a different fabric, so durabilty, water repellency, etc. may be different than what I've experienced.

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