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2008 Nau Shroud of Purrin Hoody | Last Updated: 02/25/09

Gear Reviews>>Jackets>>Light Weight>>Nau Shroud of Purrin Hoody
PRODUCT SUMMARY
By TeleTara

THE GOOD
I love this jacket. Here's why:

- The inside is sooo soft.

- It is a really flattering cut (slightly tapered waist, longer in back, raglan sleeves, high collar)

- It's super lightweight and compressible

- It's made from post-consumer recycled goods

- The material is stretchy, so I feel free as a bird.

- Did I mention that the inside is really really soft?

THE BAD
- The hood isn't quite big enough to fit over my helmet.

- Although the chin zip is covered with super soft fleece, it doesn't process moisture as well as microfiber, so my chin gets wet from condensation.

- The zippers and hood adjustments are pretty small, so they're difficult to use with mittens on.

- I wish there was a catch-all elastic pocket on the inside.

- No pit zips.

- More color choices would be nice!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nau is a super progressive company, making eco-friendly apparrel that is both stylish and functional. I truly would be stoked to wear this jacket on a backcountry tour and I would still fit in at a hipster party in downtown Portland. If you are only going to buy one jacket, and it doesn't need to be 100% waterproof, the Shroud of Purrin is a great multifuntional choice.
OUR ADVICE

Solid




AVG USER ADVICE

Solid

REVIEW SPECS
VALUE3/5
COMFORT5/5, so soft...
MITTEN TEST3/5, Zipper pulls are small
FUNCTIONALITY5/5
TESTING LOCATIONAspen Colorado

Gear Reviews>>Jackets>>Light Weight>>Nau Shroud of Purrin Hoody
PRODUCT SPECS
AVG PRICE$290.00
MATERIALSFace: 84% recycled polyester/16% spandex. Back: 100% recycled polyester.
WEIGHT20.4 ounces
INSULATIONNone
LININGFaux Fur Polyester Fleece lining
AVAILABLE SIZESWomen's XS-L
AVAILABLE COLORSBlack, Espresso
VENTING?No
WATERPROOF?No
SEAM TAPED?No
WIND PROOF?No
WATER RESISTANT?Yes, DWR coating
WIND RESISTANTYes, tightly woven fabric
POCKETS2 zipperedhandwarmer (ultra soft lining), 1 front zippered stash
BEST USEBackcountry Skiing
WARRANTYLifetime


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That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?

Editors wrote on 02/25/09 at 07:19:20 am pst:

Today's Prize: 1 Ambler Beannie!

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AspenSpin wrote on 02/25/09 at 08:23:55 am pst:

i like it.

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Kristin wrote on 02/25/09 at 08:29:17 am pst:

I really love that it is made from recycled materials!

Their Advice

Solid


Tele Tara wrote on 02/25/09 at 12:40:52 am pst:

Yep, Nau is a very cool, super progressive company.

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Sarah wrote on 02/25/09 at 2:00:56 pm pst:

Haven't seen it before but it looks super slick! Recycled mat. is a definite PLUS.

Their Advice

Solid


Editors wrote on 02/26/09 at 10:01:31 am pst:

And the winner is Kristin! Congrats on your new ambler beanie! We need you to email us your mailing address to [email protected].

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