Patagonia Dirt Craft Jacket Review

The dirt craft jacket is a lightweight softshell jacket designed to keep you comfortable on your cool to cold weather runs or rides.

Patagonia dirt craft jacket review.

Because it is lighter it s probably not meant to protect you like a pair of leather chaps. The vision zipper with the cord pull makes it easy to zip up even with gloves on. While a dedicated cycling or running jacket would be more specialized and performant for each this one does a great job of meeting the needs of both activities. The fit is different and we d suggest trying them on before you commit your 149 no small sum.

When you first slip on the jacket you will notice that it is light stretchy and super comfortable. Features bluesign approved nylon spandex ripstop soft shell fabric provides wind resistance and sheds light moisture with its durable water repellent dwr finish. While it s light it s not too light and is definitely more beefy than the houdini jacket. It is a super versatile and wearable piece that you will get so much action and usage out of.

For early mornings or shoulder season the patagonia dirt craft jacket is a lightweight and versatile choice for both mountain biking and trail running. Over hardpack trails and serrated ridgelines the patagonia dirt craft jacket deflects squalls while remaining light tough stretchy and breathable. The versatility of these shorts is unmatched with a design that makes them as good for hiking and climbing as biking. Patagonia kept the details subtle but effective.

Patagonia men s r1 full zip fleece jacket is made from patagonia s trademarked polartec power grid fleece technology which means that it is stretchy durable but has also been treated with permanent odor control so no need to worry if you are working up a sweat tackling that black run. The verdict patagonia s dirt craft is a well thought out very lightweight bike short for warm weather riding. They are a little pricey at 149 usd 179 cdn but patagonia backs up their gear with the best guarantee in the business so consider that in your purchase. A daisy chain built in belt customizes the shorts to your size easily and on the fly.

This design ethos led to lower scores in our testing due to the compromises made to make them so versatile. The patagonia dirt craft mountain bike shorts combine a casual hiking short look with technical features to enhance your riding experience. I d sum it up as one third wind shell two thirds rain jacket just the right mix.