GTD Jacket by The North Face

The Californian brand of outdoor clothing and accessories The North Face has given us a great windbreak, the GTD Jacket. Just taking it in our hands we can see that is a very light jacket with great finishes to the naked eye, with aeration zones and a very soft touch anything plastic.

Most of the windbreak The North Face GTD Jacket is made ​​of nylon 54g/m2 ripstop to prevent tearing. This material is treated with DWR "Durable Water Repellent" perfluoro chemical respectful with the environment. The GTD Jacket adjustment is loose because it is supposed to take depending on conditions other layers below. The fact that it is loose no bother at all, indeed is very comfortable.

With regard to the sleeves, are also very loose, so that we do not hinder at all during the race and are topped with a slightly elastic rubber the dolls. The neck is low, perfect to combine with a panty a windy or rainy day. In addition, all the inside is coated with the polyester mesh to evacuate perspiration and avoid possible friction in wet areas.

The windbreak The North Face GTD Jacket, having a clearance fit in both sleeves and the body does not compromise our mobility no case. In fact, being so loose, you can even bring a small backpack between 5 and 12 L underneath to prevent goods within us wet..

The nylon fabric with which is made ​​the windbreak GTD Jacket presents ripstop in all its extension. It is these cells that prevent the garment to catch a tear spread occurs. Washes make the garment is losing its water repellent ability, but never degrade the garment in other ways.

 

In conclusion GTD Jacket The windproof jacket is perfect for racing environments in which the volume and weight are critical. The behavior on windy days is great but must be complemented with a given baggy pants and low neck. Great impermeability and breathability same. You can bring in any situation as the loose fit allows comfortably carry other layers underneath. The price, while not cheap, is more than justified for performance that he can take the pledge, and do not forget that is approved for the UTMB.