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On test: The North Face Buffalo Creek Jacket

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Published on Friday, 12 November 2010 06:56

Written by Marcella Crisanti

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Buffalo Creek Jacket is a jacket by The North Face, light and suitable for cycling. The jacket is made of fabric "HyVent", waterproof with taped seams front. Mesh inserts under arms and sides, allowing air circulation. The elbows are pre-articulated. Several pockets on the chest, sides, rear and one inside. All done online so they can also be left open for ventilation sharpening. The inside pocket has a pass for the lead of the mp3, which is led by a loop. The sleeves are closed with rubber bands and can be secured with a loop to attach to the thumb. The long zip is closed. It is offered in Blue, Pink and Black. M size weighs 199 grams, as observed with our instrumentation.

The road test

Buffalo Creek jacket is well made and finished. Great pockets, roomy and easy to reach. Excellent inner pocket, with the passage for the wire of the Mp3. Well done to the neck, upper and padded it is in contact with the body with the soft tissue. The cut is anatomically and tight, good fit. Discrete weight. On the move you can appreciate the perfect ergonomics which allows maximum comfort is using his jacket on the road bike in Mtb. The insulation from the weather is perfect. It is used effectively against the cold autumn and spring and is effective on long descents. The ventilation is good and you do not sweat excessively even though the fabric is not breathable. Excellent protection from rain. With the rain not to intensive protection, thanks to taped seams, it's total to at least two hours. With heavy rain, there are water leaks in areas network, but for the first half hour there is no problem. Excellent placements in reflective material. ùòìIn conclusion, a more than excellent jacket for spring and autumn, where it can be worn to protect themselves from the first or last few cold, as well as on days with strong wind. Perfect protection from the peg end, discrete from the heavy rain. It has no real flaws, if you accept the limitations of a non-breathable fabric. Indeed precisely because it is made of fabric is perfect and amazing in its ability to evaporate sweat anyway. Excellent look. The price is very low, about 139 euros, but reflects the overall quality and exclusivity of the garment.

Positive aspects

Look
Anatomical cut
Protection from wind and rain
Pockets
Ventilation

Negative aspects

Waterproof and breathable perfectible

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