Backpacker Magazine – September 2004

Jacket Review: Sierra Designs Hurricane LT

This super-compact and affordable shell is perfect for the Southwest

by: The Backpacker Editors

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• Gear
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• Rain gear
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• Jackets
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The recent drought years notwithstanding, it does rain in the Southwest, so you'd be unwise to forgo a shell entirely. But you'd be downright foolish to carry a heavy or expensive jacket. The Hurricane LT is the most affordable 12-ounce shell we've tested. It's super compact, has vents in the forearms to minimize overheating, and two hand pockets positioned well above your hipbelt. The short hem and two-point adjustable hood are basic but adequate. The snag: The fabric isn't highly breathable, and the inner surface gets sticky when wet.

Price: $75

Sizes: men's S-XXL, women's S-XL

Weight: 12 oz.

Contact: (800) 635-0461; www.sierradesigns.com.

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