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Reviewed by Steve from Denver, CO on Friday, February 03, 2012
I just bought this jacket because it was supposed to be waterproof (which it is), plus had some lining (versus being just a shell). It's really an excellent jacket. The jacket arrived just before a really big snowstorm (12 inches so far - 12 more coming). I put it on to do my snow shovelling. It kept me warm and dry. I particularly like the collar (which kept me totallyh protected).
Reviewed by Granite Man from Granite State on Friday, February 03, 2012
The Anvil Peak is a terrific value for a feature-laden performance jacket. Just understand that it's much more a practical garment than a stylish one. It has plenty of pockets, built in lanyard clips to secure your gear, a stowaway hood, a dual-separating zipper (the kind that can unzip from bottom up to allow you to sit without the jacket bunching up), and a drawstring bottom hem that can be adjusted from within the pockets. It's also cut roomy enough for layering -- even through the sleeves -- which makes it a versatile garment for a range of temperatures, but also makes for a boxy appearance. The stand-up collar is lined with fleece and will rise above chin-height if zipped all the way up, which is great for warmth, but makes for a lot of collar to deal with when you don't need it zipped up -- which in my experience is most of the time. I'll be keeping it as a ski jacket and for foul-weather-wear, but I'll continue looking for a reasonably stylish casual-wear jacket.
Question
“Does anyone know how to use the elastic draw string the ends of which are, oddly enough, in the pockets of the coat?||I would guess they would cinch the bottom of the coat for better protection from the weather but I have not been able to figure out how to work them.”
Asked on 11/18/2011 12:00:00 AM by Anonymous from Unknown
Question
“Hi I'm wondering what kind of interlining this coat has besides the shell and fleece lining. Will it be warm enough for winter in the midwest?”
Asked on 11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM by Barbara from Unknown
Answer
No way - not without substantial layers underneath.
Answered on 10/25/2011 12:00:00 AM by Pastrymom from Lyme, New Hampshire
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I just received the coat. The tag says the 'insulation' is 100% polyester and 100% nylon. The 'exterior' is 100% nylon. I needed a waterproof coat that would be warm enough for northwest coastal winter weather which is upper 30's - low 40's. I believe this coat will serve for that range. It probably would not be warm enough alone for extended periods in the teens - 20 degree range unless you were wearing some warm clothes underneath.
Answered on 11/18/2011 12:00:00 AM by Danny from Friday Harbor, WA