Description: Sierra Designs N2 Fusion Shell Jacket
The Sierra Designs N2 Fusion is built with a durable 3L Microfiber shell that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. With 18,000mm of superior waterproof protection and breathability, this versatile shell will keep you dry and comfortable on the mountain all day. The jacket features PVC-free fused seams, a helmet-compatible hood that adjusts in both the front and back, ventilation zippers under the arms to cool you down, and an interior pocket with audio port for your headphones. Layer the N2 Fusion Shell over your favorite insulator to stay warm, and comfortable all day.
Key Features of Sierra Designs N2 Fusion Shell Jacket:
I bought this as a general rain jacket and fishing/wading jacket. It could be used as a ski/snowboard jacket but probably isn't it's intended purpose. It doesn't have a powder skirt and isn't really helmet compatible. Plus, it's a little short for ski/boarding. The image of the black jacket is wrong. The black jacket is more of a charcoal or dark gray and has the style of the green and blue jackets. It doesn't have the thumb holes as picture in the black one. The hood can't be put up if the jacket is zipped up all the way, which I like because the wind won't blow it up and the smaller opening keeps more wind blown rain out. It has a nice felt like chin guard material. It's lined with a bonded material that is soft and fairly warm to the touch. It has two interior pockets one with a zip. Interior hem cinches for hood and bottom(in front pockets). The center zipper isn't waterproof but it has a storm flap which should be sufficient. It has armpit zips that open wide open i.e. no mesh inner material that act as a stopper. I'm not sure if I like that yet. Overall it seems like a bombproof rain jacket. I've used it a medium rain for a couple hours and I worked good. It should hold up to an all day rain.
Very nice shell, this is up there with the $300-$500 shells, has extremely nice stretch to it, pit zips, seam sealed, good interior media pocket and a small drop pocket. I have a few $600.00 shells, in quality this is right there, fits a regular build guy perfectly, I'm 5'11" 205lbs ordered large, not just for the athletic fit and slim only, they don't make them like this anymore, I ordered the black and just ordered the true blue. Grab them before they are gone. I would give this 6 Stars out of 5. Will use for skiing and everyday wear.
After 2 North Face "rain jackets" lost any ability to repel rain in just a few seasons, I decided to look elsewhere. The deal on this one seemed too good to pass up so I took a chance. I ordered a LG, my normal jacket size and it is roomy enough to layer underneath but not too big on its own. So far, the waterproofing is phenomenal and the jacket is still soft, breathable and comfortable. Other than the inside "audio pocket" being too small for an iphone 8 with a case, and the length being about an inch shorter than I think is ideal, you can't get a better jacket for the money. well done Sierra Designs!
I use this shell for skiing, the reason why I don't like it is the hood that can't be removed, so not to confortable with a helmet... Other tant that, this is a good shell.. Stay dry
