O’Neill Jones 3L Jacket

Every square centimeter of this recycled ripstop jacket is about BC riding. The seam-sealed, 3-layer HyperDry shell’s construction parallels that of other leading brands; design sets it apart. The voluminous fit supports layering, and form-fitting sleeves stay put while ascending technical pitches. Venting aids self-powered adventure; zips start a couple inches from the arm pits and continue down the torso to permit airflow while skinning or hiking with a pack. This vent placement reduces storage to two zippered chest pockets and an internal goggle pouch. No worries as 3L is tailored to pack-mandatory expeditions. One tester jumped on backcountry specific features including the RECCO avalanche reflector and front facing vents, saying, “On high output backcountry adventures, this jacket’s design really comes to life.”