Sherpa Adventure Mantra Jacket

www.sherpaadventuregear.com, 14 ounces
If apparel could have mental conditions, this jacket would be the poster child for split personality. It combines the core warmth of a down vest with the moisture management, warmth, and odor resistance of merino wool in one sleek, lightweight, svelte package.  The core of this jacket offers the 60 grams of Primaloft insulation found in Sherpa Adventure’s  water-repellent, ripstop poly Vaijra Vest,  along with two zipper hand pockets and a chest pocket with a headphone port.  The arms, meanwhile, embody the best of the all-natural world: the all-merino sleeves provide the flex you need for aerobic outdoor activities—without any of the multi-layering bulk.  Thumb holes at the ends keep the hands warm and make it easy shrug on an outer layer when conditions demand. The tailoring is so nuanced, people won’t believe you’re not wearing a vest over a sweater (our tester routinely heard “No, it isn’t!” whenever he proclaimed it was the same garment). Thankfully, the warmth and versatility of the Matra  outweighs any ten-second sartorial controversy.