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+1 for Brooks Range Mountaineering

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PostedDec 23, 2012 at 9:18 am

When I like something a lot, I want to talk about it.

I have the Brooks Range Mountaineering Isto Softshell jacket, and I love it. I was initially hesitant about ever wearing a softshell jacket because of the weight to warmth ratio. However, this jacket is very lightweight; the fabric is thin, and highly breathable. For winter hiking and running, it's the perfect thickness. 4-way stretch is fantastic for active use. Every time I go outside, I find myself grabbing this versatile layer.

The zippers are all good quality, the drawstrings are good quality, the velcro cuffs are good quality- I have all good things to say. I'm not the only one; customer reviews are all high and Outside Magazine gave it a favorable review.

Additionally, the jacket comes with a repair promise, a window sticker, and a sweet pin. The little rabbit on the back collar is super classy.

Check these guys out!

http://brooks-range.com/isto.html

Weight: 20 ounces

Joe L BPL Member
PostedDec 27, 2012 at 10:03 pm

I bought a Brooks Range half bag at the BPL Gear Swap. It is a sewn through design so it was inexpensive to construct but it is very overstuffed. My opinion is that half bag is intended for the middle of the market where there is a price/design tradeoff.

Note that Nunatak sells many items with 3/4" baffled design that are probably about as warm as my overstuffed, sewn through item. The B.R. half bag was made here in the states, so labor cost was probably higher than the expense of the extra down.

That is my only exposure to B.R. products, pretty to look at, with the puffy, rippled baffles, but limited by the cheaper design specs. I'm not unhappy about owning the half bag, but I usually go for function over form.

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