My wife was highly impressed for its comfort, style, and functional design, particularly its innovative ability to fold into a travel pillow, the NOMATIC Outset Jacket is a versatile, lightweight travel jacket.
A premium water and stain repellent coating ensures dryness, while side panels with 4-way stretch and perforations provide mobility and temperature regulation. Silky-smooth interior lining and lightweight recycled insulation offer all-day comfort. It even folds into its pocket to double as a travel pillow.
Overview
The Nomatic Outset Jacket is an all-season, water-resistant outer layer suitable for daily commutes and outdoor adventures.
Constructed with durable materials, including a 100% polyester shell coated with DWR and side panels with 4-way stretch, it features lightweight, recycled insulation for warmth in temperatures from 40° to 70°F.
Key Features
- – Packable design: The jacket collapses into a compact travel pillow, highly valued by frequent travelers.
- – Weather resistance: The DWR coating makes it water and stain-resistant, handling light rain and wind effectively.
- Comfort & Breathability: Users consistently rate the jacket highly for comfort, noting its soft, silky-smooth interior lining and lightweight feel. Perforated armpits and 4-way stretch side panels help regulate temperature and provide airflow, preventing overheating during activity.
- Storage: The jacket features multiple pockets, including deep side pockets, a left chest pocket, an internal phone pocket, and an internal zippered pocket, offering practical storage options.
- Style: The jacket is attractive, with a sleek, minimalist, and modern design that works well for both casual and more polished looks.
The NOMATIC Outset Jacket was highly regarded by my wife as a versatile, lightweight travel jacket that balances style and function effectively for a variety of weather conditions.
Praised for its comfort, water resistance, and innovative packable design that doubles as a travel pillow.
Design and Materials
The jacket features a modern, minimalist visually appealing and sleek. The shell is made of 100% polyester coated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish to repel water and stains.
Side panels and cuffs incorporate a blend of 85% nylon and 15% spandex, providing significant 4-way stretch for excellent mobility and comfort.
The interior is lined with a silky-smooth nylon and a lightweight 30gsm recycled insulation layer, adding warmth without bulk. The overall construction is well-made and durable.
Performance and Comfort
My wife runs most mornings and I asked her to replace her usual anorak she swears by with the Nomatic.
She loved this jacket’s comfort and performance in a range of temperatures, specifically noting its highly versatile suitability for 40°F to 70°F weather.
- Water Resistance: The DWR coating and material are effective in keeping her dry in light to medium rain, a significant advantage over typical rain jackets which can feel stiff.
- Breathability: The jacket incorporates perforated armpits and breathable side panels to help regulate temperature and prevent overheating during activity. My wife found it highly breathable yet warm during her runs.
- Mobility and Feel: The 4-way stretch material contributes to a comfortable, tailored fit that allows for a full range of motion. My wife mentioned how soft the material feels against the skin, avoiding the “crinkly” sound or feel of traditional rain gear.
Travel-Specific Features
This jacket excels as a travel companion due to its thoughtful, functional design elements:
- Packability: The jacket can be collapsed into one of its own hand pockets, transforming it into a compact, functional travel pillow. This feature is particularly useful for frequent travelers for its convenience on flights or road trips.
- Wrinkle Resistance: The fabric is designed to resist wrinkles, ensuring you look polished even after the jacket has been packed away.
- Pockets: It includes practical storage options, such as deep, fleece-lined hand pockets, an internal phone pocket, and a handy internal zippered pocket (referred to as a “dashboard pocket”).
Summary
My wife gave her NOMATIC Outset Jacket 5 stars! It successfully merges a sleek, modern aesthetic with functional, durable materials that offer excellent water resistance, breathability, and comfort.
The quality, versatility, and unique travel-friendly features, like turning into a pillow, justify the investment.
It is a reliable, all-around jacket for everyday wear and travel in moderate weather conditions. The only jacket you’d need on a trip.
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