Merrell Women’s Thrive Jacket

July 24th, 2008 Lynn

During my college days, I had a rain coat for those wet days that I had to go to class. The only problem was this coat was built for temperatures under 30 degrees. So on a typical rainy day, I was very hot by the time I got to the top of the hill.

Merrell’s Thrive jacket would have been perfect for that time. The waterproof fabric protects you from the rain, and it’s lightweight to keep you warm without being hot. The “pit vents” were totally new to me, but they come in handy when you need a little extra air.

The women’s Thrive comes in Ink (shown), White and Rainforest. I really like the overall fit of this jacket. The sleeves are long enough which is rare for me. It’s pricey at $189, but I would definitely recommend it.

Specs from Merrell’s site

• Merrell Opti-Shell™ lightweight 2.5-layer rip-stop fabric
• Contoured, adjustable attached hood provides optimum protection
• Two-way pit zip venting eliminates unnecessary heat
• Dual, secure zippered hand pockets

Get it at:

• Merrell.com $189

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