Magic Jacket

Item #CAMPUSAMAGICJACKET

$99

Magic Jacket

Constructed from innovative Araneum fabric, the Magic Jacket weighs only 4.0 ounces and fits in the palm of your hand. Araneum is a 20 denier nylon ripstop fabric that is 33% stronger and only 10% heavier (35 g/m2) than 15 denier fabric. The Magic Jacket is indispensable for light and fast outdoor athletes who cannot afford to carry extra weight, but may find themselves in adverse conditions. Clip it to a harness for long climbs or toss in it in a pack as an emergency piece on aggressive cross-country hikes or ski tours. Because Araneum fabric has no coating (its technical features are gained from the tightness of the weave), the Magic Jacket can be washed time and again without affecting performance.

SPECS
ID: 1668
Sizes: S - M - L - XL
Weight (medium): 114 g, 4.0 oz>

5 Stars! Kozak -These 2 pieces (The Magic Jacket and Pants) together weigh only 7 oz (4 for jacket, 3 for pants) and all but disappear (maybe that's why they call them "magic") when compressed down into their own built in stuff sacks, meaning there is no reason why you wouldn't take these along on any mountain outing, no matter how short and no matter how benign the weather, as a "just in case" precaution against be caught with your pants, not down, but altogether missing. I know I'm going to be taking them along on all future mountain runs! With nothing on my legs but the Magic Pants my legs stayed plenty warm during a horizontal sleet and snow-fest above 11000' near Muir Pass.

Both the jacket and the pants are made with a proprietary Araneum fabric that is uncoated but still windproof and water-resistant. This makes them very breathable and all but eliminates the clammy, sticky-feeling common with most shells. The jacket is full-zip, allowing for a wide range of ventilation and the pants have zippers that go up to knee-height making them easy to get on and off over any footwear.

In summary, two words: must haves!

5 Stars! Ryan - The Magic jacket and pants will offer those seeking to travel light with some great protection against all but the worst of conditions. These items held up well in a white-out blizzard, though they might not keep you fully dry in a downpour. CAMP's Araneum fabric provides some unexpected warmth from these items despite both the jacket and pants stuffing down (via their integrated stuff sacks- a huge plus as you do not need worry about keeping track of a separate stuff sack) to the size of your fist.

5 Stars! Matt Ironss Backpacking Guide, Sierra Mountain Guides

Magic Jacket:

Pros- Ideal for fast endeavors where you will have the jacket on in the event of a storm. I would not like to hang out in the rain at camp with it on, attempting to protect a down insulating layer. But for climbing, running, fast hiking, summer backpacking, ski touring it is unbeatable. Warmth to weight ratio is outstanding and the hood is KEY! Perfect sizing in the chest, slightly short in the arms for climbing with it on.

Cons- Understandably not very weather resistant for more than a quick shower, but if the sun pops out afterwards it will be dry in seconds.

5 Stars! Terri Fischer Backpacking Guide, Sierra Mountain Guides - Great for cutting down the wind. I wore the jacket even when it was questionably too warm and was comfortable. Breathed well enough. I like the built in stuff sack. Light and easily packable. Not suited for more than a light sierra sprinkle. The pants were surprisingly warm for how thin and both seemed to be pretty tear resistant. Good greenhouse effect.

Features

  • Climbing, Running, Skiing, Hiking, Cycling
  • Proprietary Araneum fabric is uncoated, yet windproof and water resistant
  • Built-in stuff sack measures just 4" x 2.5"
  • Zippered chest pocket
  • Velcro tab holds rolled up hood to prevent flapping
  • Adjustable elastic cords seal the bottom hem from drafts