Stash Jacket - up close

[Kroma]

This is the Warbonnet Stash Jacket in the breathable "quilt" material.


5.4 oz in stuff sack.


Stuff sack weighs 0.32 oz. Jacket alone weighs 5.08 oz.


Stuff sack detail.


Tag at neck area


Hood with 2 large cinch locks.


Length of pit zip section


Pit zippers detail


Double separating zippers on inside of pit zips as well


Elastic band at wrists


Front zipper(s)


Front overview


Back overview

I hope this helps you get a better idea of this jacket's features.

[TrailSlug]

So is this one water proof and breathable?

[Kroma]

So is this one water proof and breathable?

It is not waterproof. For that you would need to select the tarp material fabric option for this jacket. The breathable quilt material option is more for a windbreaker.

[kitsapcowboy]

I must admit that I can't quite get my head around the specific concept for this jacket, but it looks cool.

Kroma, how does the size Large fit for your particular height and weight?

[cricky101]

So is this one water proof and breathable?

I was confused too. According to Warbonnet the quilt material is water resistant, not water proof.

From their site: "Using our quilt fabric makes for a typical un-lined windbreaker that is wind and water resistant ... not as wind or water resistant as the tarp fabric option, but it’s much more breathable and well suited for high activity levels."

[skyymallcorn]

Thanks for posting. I have gone back and forth on this!!! Keep us posted on how well it works.


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[TrailSlug]

I was confused too. According to Warbonnet the quilt material is water resistant, not water proof.

From their site: "Using our quilt fabric makes for a typical un-lined windbreaker that is wind and water resistant ... not as wind or water resistant as the tarp fabric option, but it’s much more breathable and well suited for high activity levels."

Yes, this is why I asked. If it's not water proof then it's just a wind jacket right?

[Andy "Bull" Bullock]

Great post. Thanks! I'd love if you did a review of its functionality if you get a chance.


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[Kroma]

I must admit that I can't quite get my head around the specific concept for this jacket, but it looks cool.

Kroma, how does the size Large fit for your particular height and weight?

I'm 6'2" 220# and it's a nice fit that is loose enough to go over another layer or two.

Honestly I'm tempted send this back. For what I wanted it for (windbreaker) it has a bit too much extra weight. There are wind jackets from Montbell and zpacks that weigh 2 oz. for approximately the same cost as the Stash. I'm not sure the large pit zips and huge front zippers justify the additional 3 oz of weight penalty.

Perhaps durability is the answer. I don't know, I haven't field tested any of the 3 wind jackets I've considered.

It is a very well constructed product to be sure. I'm pleased to see Warbonnet branching out into clothing. I will continue to keep my eye on this product should they revise the design in the future.

[Kroma]

Yes, this is why I asked. If it's not water proof then it's just a wind jacket right?

Yes. A 5 oz wind jacket. Competitor wind jackets are about 2 oz. for a similar price. I don't know, maybe this one wins in durability.