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The 12.7-ounce (360 gram) Moonstone Cirrus Jacket uses a 15 denier high-tenacity ripstop fabric for the shell and lining, along with Dupont Thermolite Micro insulation. The Moonstone Cirrus Jacket has a light shell and a higher lofting 2.4 oz/yd
2 insulation, versus the 1.8 oz/yd
2 insulation used in many other ultralight jackets. As such, it maintains a loft/weight performance similar to minimalist jackets while retaining features like pockets and a full zipper. With a good DWR and thick insulation, the Moonstone Cirrus Jacket performs well under the worst climatic conditions. The Moonstone Cirrus Jacket Review addresses detailed specifications, warmth, storm resistance, usability, fit, value, and recommendations for improvement.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- OVERVIEW
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Garment Style
- Fabric Description
- Insulation Description
- Other Features
- Weight
- Loft
- Model Year
- MSRP
- WARMTH
- STORM RESISTANCE
- USABILITY
- VALUE
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
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By Jay Ham
Jay Ham started backpacking in 1990 and went lightweight in 1995. Wanting his children to experience and share in his love of the outdoors, he became obsessed with reducing the family's base weight to make backpacking with small children possible. He and his wife began designing and making much of their family's gear (including kid-sized frameless packs and top bags), as lightweight gear was scarce at the time. With a Masters in Soil Science, Jay now manages a 2.5 million acre Soil Survey project in remote Northern Arizona.