Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody – Extraordinary Breathable Active Insulation
Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody – Breathable Active Insulation
The new for Fall 2019the Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody features Primaloft Gold Active insulation and a new stretchy and breathable shell material. I put it through the Engearment testing process this spring and was pleasantly surprised.
Comfort
The combination of Primaloft Gold Active insulation and fuzzy fleece made for a very comfortable jacket. Through in the stretchy Pertex Air material and you have a versatile hoody. It was easy to wear this jacket throughout the day, whether casual use or active outdoor adventures.
Active Insulation
It might seem counterintuitive, but this is actually a great idea. This is not a super warm down puffy. Nor is a wind jacket. This segment of outerwear is growing for a reason. It works! For those of you who are active in cool to cold temps, this kind of kit is for you. Think backcountry skiers, splitboarders, fat bikers, etc. The Gold Active insulation in the body does a great job of providing just the right amount of warmth while dumping extra heat.
Functional Fit
The XL that Mountain Hardwear sent over fit my 6’1″ 205 frame well. The sleeves are long enough for full coverage and the hem is long enough to keep snow and wind out of the backside. The hand pockets, although small, are placed high enough to be used with a backpack. The hood fits over a hat for touring or over my head, just fine.
Barebones
There are not a lot of features with the Kor Strata Hoody. And that is ok. You get two hand pockets, a hood, and a functional fit. It does its job of providing wind resistance, slight warmth, and breathability and does so very well. I found this to be a great jacket for backcountry touring in temps of 20-40 degrees.
Available Fall 2019
I have been testing the Kor Strata Hoody for 3 months at the time of this review. The version used in this review will be out in the Fall of 2019. If you are an active outdoors person that likes to get busy in the fall or winter, this could be the jacket for you! Grab one for $199!
See also –
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