Storm jacket: model features
When choosing jackets, you often see such a model as a storm jacket. This is an indispensable item of clothing for many people.
What is it
If at the mention of the word "storm" you immediately imagine nature, mountain slopes, strong wind, mighty waterfalls, you hit the mark.
This is because jackets and stormy clothes are the prerogative of active people, tourists, adventurers, and fans of outdoor recreation. If you regularly go on walks outside the city, like to spend the night in the woods, play sports, then you just have to buy at least one wind-jackpot.
Choosing such a jacket, you need to focus on its appearance somewhere in the second or third place.
Features
- In the traditional sense of a crib, we are talking about an elongated jacket, equipped with a hood;
- For sewing products using dense materials that do not get wet, even with a heavy rain;
- The first sturmovki were made only of thick tarpaulin. But the material is heavy and not entirely comfortable;
- Modern manufacturers have switched to light, but the same protected synthetic fabrics. Moisture and windproof functions are not inferior to tarpaulin, and even surpass it in some parameters;
- The peculiarity of the storm is a free cut. Such tailoring is explained by the fact that under a jacket they always wear warm clothing;
- A good storm does not cause discomfort during movements, does not fit the body, provides space;
- The task of the storm is to protect the hands, the whole body, the neck and the head;
- In the classic version, the jacket in front is shorter than the back. This is due to the desire to provide freedom in the movements;
- Hoods have a high neck and a small visor that protects from snow, rain and wind. Some models have hoods that can completely cover the face. With the help of puffs, it is tightened to the required dimensions;
- Similar puffs are used on the hem and sleeves of the jacket to reliably protect the body from the cold;
- If there are pockets on the jacket, then only big ones. This is explained by the belonging of the clothes to tourist clothes, that is, the person carries the main things in a backpack;
- Pockets have zippers and lining to protect against moisture ingress;
- The presence of the grid for ventilation is a mandatory element of the storm.
Materials
Only tarpaulin does not act as a material for sewing sturmy. Its modern alternative in the face of synthetic fabric is called membrane.
Membranes are of several types.
Type of membrane:
- Gore Tex. This fabric was created in the 1970s, and it became the first of its kind. The basis of the membrane is polytetrafluoroethylene.
- Dermizax. Japanese design, which is widely used in tailoring for extreme sports. Even multiple washes do not reduce the effectiveness of the membrane.
- Entrant. Modern membrane, which received a different structure. This is a symbiosis of microscopic pores and laminated coating.
- Event. Similar in composition and properties analogue of Gore Tex, but at the same time the membrane additionally protects the jacket from dirt. Material differs in effective removal of moisture from the body.
- Sympatex. The membrane, the distinguishing feature of which is a non-porous membrane. Promotes reliable protection from wind, snow, rain, incredibly elastic.
- DryFactor. The material consists of several types of membranes, in which the moisture resistance and the level of protection from steam is somewhat different. Effectively repels water.
Actual colors
Among the most sought-after colors in this season are the following:
- Green;
- Gray;
- Red;
- Blue;
- Color moss;
- Swamp hue;
- Light green;
- Yellow;
- Burgundy;
- Violet;
- Multi-colored models.
How to choose
- Length. Directly dependent on your activities. For hiking - to the hip, and to conquer the mountains - short versions that do not interfere with the legs.
- Hood. Ideally - with a visor and size, allowing you to wear a protective helmet under the hood. A prerequisite is a comfortable adjustment of the hood, even with gloves on hand.
- Clasps. Test all zips and buckles with gloves on. If problems do not arise, the storm is right for you.
- Ventilation. Its absence is unacceptable, since the membranes do not allow the body to breathe.
- Inserts for wear resistance. Relevant to those who regularly plan to wear a jacket in appropriate conditions.
What to wear
Buying a storm jacket says about your intentions to make friends with nature or to conquer it. Therefore, in addition to the jacket you need to purchase:
- Thermal pants, not constraining movement;
- Thermal underwear;
- Comfortable shoes;
- Protective helmet or headgear.
If the storm jacket is designed for the city, everyday life, then it will be perfectly complemented by jeans, sweaters, pants and high shoes, as well as appropriate hats and gloves.
GEO - the most popular model
The model has several features:
- Made of tent cloth;
- Differs straight silhouette, elongated;
- The central fastener - with a band a lightning;
- The hood is adjustable in height and volume;
- On a hood the grid for protection against mosquitoes, mosquitoes and other insects is provided;
- There are chest pockets, lower overhead. Closed with velcro flaps;
- The cuffs of the sleeves are equipped with an elastic band to adjust the tightness of the fit;
- It is worth such a jacket stormyvka about 1000 rubles.
With excellent quality, GEO has excellent protective properties. The ideal, and therefore such a popular solution among extremes and fans of attacks on nature.
