Seadon | Gale ACT Puffer - The 4-Season Insulated Jacket
Experience TWO unique fabrics in one jacket and feel the difference in performance. Powered by revolutionary insulation by 3M.
Puffer jackets have been around since the dawn of time, but they still have three major problems that persist to this day, Clumping of insulation, especially after washing, making you look like you are wearing a sack of potatoes, Weak construction with low-quality trims, breaking up seams, and zippers along with your travel plans.
Cheap fabric quality that leads to a stuffy jacket with feathers poking out, We've all experienced them, and we've all wished for a solution. That's why we developed the Gale ACT Puffer, Are you tired of washing your jacket, only to find the insulation has clumped up like a group of friends at a party, leaving you out in the cold??
Introducing 3M's Flowable Featherless Insulation, We utilize this technology (released only 6 months ago) in our jackets, which has some groundbreaking features that will revolutionize the next generation of puffer jackets and how we keep ourselves cozy all year round, A breakdown of this chart is explained below, so please scroll down if you prefer not to go through this comparison chart.
Our Gale ACT Jackets are designed to tackle the age-old problem of stuffy, uncomfortable insulated jackets, That's where our dual-tex mapping comes in, which is just a fancy way of saying we use two different fabrics for the outer shell and inner layer, The outer layer is made of heavier-duty nylon to keep the elements out, while the inner layer is made of lighter and softer nylon that lets your body breathe.
But we don't stop there. We've also mapped the 10D fabric and insulation to target specific heat zones on your body - like your back where a backpack would go, or your underarms where heat tends to get trapped - to regulate your body temperature and keep you feeling comfortable all day long.
With the combination of our 3M Flowable insulation and breathable fabrics, you can take on any season with ease. You'll feel like you're wrapped in an invisible blanket that protects you from the cold, while also allowing you to breathe freely. Whether it's hot or cold outside, the Gale ACT Puffer has got you covered.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently deciding whether to make the inside fabric a different color than the outer shell. If you decide to back this project, you will be sent a short survey to vote for your preference. We will decide based on the most votes and update on the 30th of May, We don't have names for our colors yet. Help us name them by commenting above! If we pick your name, we'll include a free Merino baselayer in your pledge.
The Merino SF100 is a solid base layer to pair with the Gale ACT Puffer. Not all Merino wool is created equal and if you have tried our signature Merino wool + Tencel blend before from the 'Traveler' range, you will enjoy this 100% Superfine Merino Wool version, designed to be warmer and even more durable while maintaining the same 150g lightweight property.
Bulky or thin? Neither. The Gale ACT offers the perfect balance of warmth, weight, and value. It's a jacket that is ready for anything, every day, March has a reputation amongst the Sherpas for being colder than December at night, so what better way to take on one final challenge and put the Gale ACT through the wringer.
Even though we were caught in an unexpected blizzard on the day of the high pass, the Gale ACT surpassed all benchmarks under those extreme conditions- 45mph wind + 77°f (-25°c) combo is no joke, especially above 17,000ft (5,000m) high with complete whiteout conditions.
After 7 hours of non-stop snow, you can see the outer shell was mostly unaffected with only minor dampness around the shoulder area. This was to be expected when compressed with a 15kg backpack. If this was a down jacket, I would have been in deep trouble once the down was soaked through and unable to insulate.
You have to order one of these before it's too late!
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