SierraLoft Insulated Down Jacket

Perfect fit and feel. Love how lightweight and pack able it is. Only disappointment is that I just got in time for the weather to start warming up so I can’t wear it as much.

I live in Michigan. The temperatures have been in the 70's and sunny and snowing in the 30's this week. The jacket has worked well for all those conditions. I got the blue one which is a really nice royal blue. Might get the black too. My only wish is that the outer fabric was more like the Escapade Jacket.

I really liked this jacket so I was bummed I had to return it. I’m an active dude but I rock a beer belly (5’10”, 225). I got an XL and could barely zipper it. This jacket is cut for a 150lb person. Even if you have a more muscular build, it will be too tight in the arms and chest, and there is no stretch. Proceed accordingly.

I took the chance and splurged on this jacket after my $80 Adidas one ripped on me on the job. I work as a butcher and often times am outside and in cold environments. This jacket serves as an outer layer and shield to 2 shirts and a hoodie I have layered underneath. As a butcher dealing with live animals, I can get pretty dirty, so I am always on the lookout for something that washes easy. Though I wasn't setting my hopes high, I was pleasantly surprised to find that none of the "dirt" I come in contact with sticks to the fabric! Just a quick spray of water and everything comes right off. That alone makes this worth it as an outer shield, but it also keeps me fairly warm. I found myself sweating in 40° weather. The cut is also good. My only gripe is that the hoodie is slightly big on me because I sized up so the jacket would fit over all of my other layers. Hopefully this one passes the durability test because I really like this jacket!

So far I have used this jacket as a midweight ski jacket, which isn't on its list of suggested uses. With a name like Sierra Loft it should be as it works pretty well.

Pros: Lightweight and warm; the stretch fabric is great so you can put the hood over your helmet and still move your head. The water resistance is very good so far.

Cons: The inner liner of the sleeves tends to puff out of the end of the sleeves. It needs one more row of stitching. If I put a phone in the chest pocket, the weight causes a weird pucker. The pocket opening needs more structure. The sizes run small. The exchange process was easy and quick.