Kate Agathon

Imagine wearing a jacket made from recycled rope scraps.

Constructed from 100 percent recycled materials, the Mammut Sender IN Hooded Jacket  was made with the lowest possible impact on the environment. Its innovative Loopinsulation cluster filling provides amazing warmth and sets the bar for environmentally responsibly made gear.

Mammut Sender IN Hooded Jacket Review

Performance

Over the years, I’ve begun to embrace synthetic-filled insulated jackets.

While I’ve always had an affinity for down-filled jackets, sometimes they just aren’t the best choice. I discovered this the hard way when I went off piste nordic skiing a few winters ago and made the rookie mistake of wearing a down jacket doing a high output activity.

 

I basically overheated and needed something more breathable. I also needed something with stretch. If only I had the Mammut Sender IN Hoody and its unrestricted movement and bi-stretch outer fabric then!

During the first heavy snowfall of the season, the snow was falling thick and wet. The Mammut Sender IN Hoody kept me warm in wet, cold conditions. To my pleasant surprise, it provided more warmth than my down jacket. The Loopinsulation’s polyester sheet padding and cluster fill provided an intense warmth throughout the day whenever I had to be outside.

 

I’ve also worn the Mammut Sender IN Hoody in dry conditions when the air was crisp and the wind blew cold. Thanks to the Loopinsulation and features such as the pre-adjusted hood and elasticated cuffs, the jacket did a good job keeping the elements out and keeping the warmth in.

Sender IN Hooded Jacket Women | Mammut

 

Key Features:

• Pre-adjusted hood

• Two zippered side pockets

• Elasticated cuffs

• Partially elastic hem for a better fit

• Two internal stash pockets

In the mountain town where I live, conditions can change fairly quickly throughout the day and I need a jacket that’s ready for anything. I wear it around town, hiking, taking the dogs out, etc. When the sun goes down and the temperatures drop, it keeps me toasty warm.

 

Tech and Sustainability

Over the last decade, the engineering behind making garments from recycled materials has become so technologically sophisticated that you’d never realize their origins.

The  ISPO-award winning hoody is emblematic of the pivotal role the outdoor recreation industry has played in driving sustainability.

 

Not long ago, apparel made from recycled materials was a novel concept. Now the practice has become mainstream.

 

The outdoor recreation industry has stepped up its efforts to not only save the planet we recreate in, but listen to its customer base who love the outdoors as much as they do.

 

It is now commonplace to find everything from upcycled sunglasses to Bluesign-approved base layers. Even outdoor gear titan REI has a section on its website designated exclusively for clothing and gear constructed from recycled materials.

At the top of this all is the Mammut Sender IN Hoody. It is the epitome of how enthusiastically the outdoor recreation industry has embraced the concept of creating sustainable and eco-friendly gear, and how Mammut’s innovation is leading the way.

 

The Mammut Sender IN Hoody is available in five sizes (XS to XL) and four colors (Mammut Red, Marine, Black, and Flux).

 

Final thoughts?

Created with longevity and sustainability in mind, the durable Mammut Sender IN Hoody is perfect for mountain life. Built to withstand the most grueling of conditions (I’ve already worn it in bitter cold, heavy snow, and harsh alpine wind) and is ready for any outdoor adventure.

 

I love the matte colored fabric, the non-boxy shape, and its overall understated appearance.

 

The Mammut Sender IN Hoody epitomizes Mammut’s commitment to sustainability and quality: a philosophy and high quality product that I can easily get on board with.

Engearment Owner Sean Sewell has also been enjoying the Mammut Sender IN.  Here is a video on it:

Kate Agathon

Dr. Of Stoke

Freelance writer, bicyclist, outdoor recreation enthusiast, social justice advocate, and mom to her furbaby, Sansa.

A Colorado native, Kate considers the outdoors her mother ship. She brings her passion for bicycling, the environment, and issues of diversity to her writing. Her primary outdoor recreation activities are mountain biking, road biking, nordic skiing, alpine skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and peak bagging Colorado’s 14ers.

 

Kate earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Colorado State University and later an MSEd and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. In addition to her education, Kate’s background serving on the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee and experience working for non-profits and bicycle sales well position her to bring depth and understanding to the complex changes currently taking place in the outdoor recreation industry.