What is the High Coast Hydratic Jacket? The High Coast Jacket is Fjallraven’s take on a highly functional everyday waterproof jacket, with enough versatility to make the jump from the school run/commute, to days out on the trail.
What is the High Coast Hydratic Jacket made from?The High Coast Jacket is made from recycled polyamide with a microporous PU coating and a PFC-free DWR treatment, making it both waterproof and breathable. The 2.5-layer Hydratic shell keeps the worst of the weather out, whilst maintaining a lightweight and packable form, perfect for stashing in your pack when you’re not using it.
What are the features? Starting from the top, it features a two-way adjustable hood with reflective detailing, designed to keep the worst of the elements out. The two-way front zip is secured behind a storm flap and bottom press button at the hem, this helps seal out the weather. Dual zippered hand pockets sit in front of side ventilation zips, perfect for expelling excess heat and adding to the overall breathability of the jacket. The bottom hem features drawcord adjustments, whilst Velcro is utilized on the cuffs.
How does High Coast Hydratic Jacket fit?The High Coast Jacket falls into Fjallraven’s Comfort fit, offering a more generous fit throughout to accommodate extra layers underneath the shell, without leaving it too baggy when just worn over a base layer.
Where does this fit in the layering system?The jacket is aimed as a lightweight outer layer, keeping you wind and waterproof without adding too much extra bulk.
- Waterproof and breathable 2.5-layer Hydratic shell jacket with Comfort fit.
- Made from recycled polyamide with a microporous PU coating and PFC-free DWR treatment
- A simple and practical rain garment for everyday use that also works well on the trail.
- Zippered ventilation openings in the side.
- Two-way adjustable hood with reflective detail.
- Two-way front zipper with a double placket and press button at hem.
- Zippered hand pockets.
- Drawcord adjustments at hem and Velcro adjustments at cuffs.
- Unique printed pattern on the inside.
Care and maintenance
To keep your outdoor clothing and equipment in tip top condition and performing to its maximum we recommend the use of Nikwax products. We have been using Nikwax products since day one (26th March 1986) and have found them to be totally reliable, dependable and effective. Today’s Nikwax treatments contain environmentally friendly elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. These stretchy polymers are able to stretch and move with the fabric so they stay put for longer and work better.
Nikwax treatments will not change the look or feel of the fabric and they are all water based, environmentally safe, non-flammable and contain no nasty Fluorocarbons. Nikwax products can be used to clean, re-proof and revitalise all your outdoor technical clothing and equipment.
Waterproof breathable clothing has a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish applied to the face fabric during the manufacturing process. The DWR forces water to bead up and roll off the surface therefore preventing the fabric from absorbing moisture. If the outside of your jacket is soaked in a layer of cold water, the warm damp air within can’t escape and will condense on the inside. This makes the jacket feel cold clammy and can make you think that it’s leaking. The DWR finish is not permanent and needs to be maintained and revitalised to optimise performance.
This three layer waterproof jacket should be cleaned regularly with Nikwax Tech Wash; I wash my jacket about once a month, or more often if it gets really filthy. Regular washing with Tech Wash will maintain the DWR for longer and remove salts and oils that can contaminate the fabric, and it will keep your lovely jacket clean and smelling fresh. Washing can be done in a machine according to the manufacturers care guidelines (on the internal label). First clean out any detergent and conditioner residue from the machine dispenser and then add the required amount of Tech Wash and away you go. Hand washing is also suitable but be sure to rinse the garment well.
When you notice that rain/water is no longer beading up and rolling off it’s time to re-proof. Nikwax TX Direct will re-instate a long lasting DWR to completely rejuvenate your jacket. Re-proofing can also be done in the machine once a garment has been washed. Just add the TX-Direct and use the same programme you used for washing. You can also use the spray-on product on a damp garment that has just been washed.
You wouldn’t buy a Ferrari and never have it serviced, so make sure you regularly wash and re-proof your quality kit.