Kokatat Tropos Light Drift Jacket
Reviewed by
Sheila Bergin Goss
BRAND REP
TOP 25 REVIEWER
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+5,783
October 15, 2014
This is a reasonably priced paddle jacket, very roomy and comfortable for paddling. I use to for cool weather canoeing, and it has served me well for that use. I have room for a light fleece under it, and room for a PFD over it. Though I am a woman, I use men's jackets, as I really prefer LONG sleeves.
Pros
- Bright safety orange color
- Comfortable
- Soft cuffs and neck
- Zipper pocket on sleeve
Cons
- I am not sure how durable the lightweight fabric of this version will be, over time.
The jacket is very comfortable to wear while paddling, even as I wear it under a PFD. The sleeves have a roomy cut, and the velcro splash cuffs are soft, and not irritating as some velcro cuffs can be. The neck is very soft, and the quarter-zip zipper is a fine length.
I have used the jacket in air temps of 34-50, comfortably. The pocket on the left sleeve is very handy, and easy to access. This is just a lightweight jacket, and I opted for a model without a hood (I find hoods impair my lateral visibility too much).
The fabric is definitely lightweight, and since I have only used the jacket for this past season, I can only anticipate that it will reflect the quality of the jacket overall, and will hold up well.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $36
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| Men's | |
|---|---|
| Price |
Historic Range: $55.00-$85.00 Reviewers Paid: $36.00 |
| Women's | |
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| Price |
Historic Range: $68.00-$85.00 |
