Sprint from office to trail head. Or pedal hard across single-track surprises even if wind and wet hit you head-on. To its great credit, Syncline avoids collisions in town or on the road with generous 3M Reflective trim coverage, even as the full-rotation raglan shoulders mean the freedom to go hard. Torso-wise, the jacket is shaped to avoid puffing in the wind without restricting movement. Zippered hand pockets and dual hem toggles up the game as does a right-sized hood. Active Junky is wild over the Showers Pass build that includes easy-adjusting cuffs, faultless zippers and a storm flap topped by mouse-soft fleece. Know that other pieces from the brand are more dialed for road, mountain and commuting cycling if on-bike is your world. A 2.5 layer, cross-core vented jacket at this price makes for an even wiser purchase as water-fighting Syncline is more multi-sport than most. Drawing its moniker from a popular Columbia River Gorge MTB trail, Artex Hardshell Syncline coasts across life’s finish lines ready to look good, season after season.
Key Features:
Size: S - XL
Weight: 1 pound
Materials: 2.5-layer Artex waterproof breathable laminate