This version of the Storm Jacket classic disappointed

The Storm Jacket from the 2010 collection (?) Does not have a waterproof, laminated zipper. The RVs are also still protected only 1-fold by storm protection strips against the ingress of water.
When was spared so obvious on such essential points to one, the question is whether in fact all the seams with Patagonia ansich good, 2-layer H2No membrane laminated fabric were taped carefully. And if so, what then ..
In short, so this jacket can not be really waterproof.

The outer material is made of denier polyester ripstop with Double Diamonds texture. A texture-free, smooth surface, most of polyamide, less water would take, would snow and dirt slide off easily and dry quickly. The jacket has long sleeves and is cut longer at the back, which I receive is when cycling in the rain.

One Storm Jacket had a storm-collar stood well, I think. This jacket possession dagagen no collar: the hood, like a hooded sweatshirt, flowing to the jacket. And so, of course, not removable. Without patch hat jacket therefore has no windshield.
The hood is generous and helmet-compatible and can be adjusted just fine.
The 800g heavy jacket appears simple processed generally cheaper than you would expect this from a 250 expensive jacket. Made in Vietnam.

In the 2011 jacket least the handbags have laminated zip.
The 2012 Storm Jacket is redesigned, smooth polyester outer material, lighter (600g), "sport" has become and now owns 2 high chest pockets (the lap of a backpack taking into account) with a new logo. Here Items since the Pit Zips that are PU sealed.

My Stormlight Jacket by 2003 (a scaled-down, cheaper, lighter version of the Storm Jacket), Made in China (..a quality characteristic) was, well processed to the smallest detail (with high collar and removable and windable, helmet compatible hood). All of the jacket pockets were even then already completely PU fully sealed. Front and underarm zip possessed dual storm protection strips.
Only so a jacket can remain waterproof even when storm.

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Patagonia is a US American company headquartered in Ventura / California. Patagonia stands for sustainable, environmentally responsible and fair production of its entire product line with at least 50% recycled materials. So Patagonia offers an on-site repair service, launched and supported many environmental projects, such as the 1% -for-the-Planet initiative. So much commitment is of course laudable, is a great selling point and the product line will be relatively expensive. For us Europeans would have the choice of a jacket of a dedicated, local manufacturer's environmentally conscious choice. But who manufactures already suburb yet? So it will not surprise anyone more when offered for sale products all come from Asia or south America. This jacket was incidentally manufactured in China. Where China is (not only) in the outdoor high-end range in terms of materials and workmanship in fact (now the years of experience of employees is ultimately) a mark of quality over the medium or Southeast Asian, Eastern European or South American production sites become.
Incidentally, there are circulating incredible stories regarding customer service in the United States: we are told of cases where Patagonia year-old jackets repaired free of charge and had even exchanged for new. Or dissatisfied customers for months the goods were returned. Whether the Europ. KD can be measured in Holland on such standards I can not confirm a lack of experience, but I would doubt it very much.