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The Dare 2b Women's Torrek Shell Jacket is designed for adult females seeking reliable all-weather protection during outdoor activities like hiking. Its primary benefit is providing superior waterproofing and breathability through ARED 20/30 fabric, ensuring comfort even in harsh conditions. A potential consideration is the need to adjust ventilation for optimal temperature regulation during strenuous activity. Key features include a windproof design, fully taped seams, water-repellent zips, a wired peaked hood, underarm ventilation, an adjustable hem, and secure zipped pockets.
| Age Group | adult |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Gender | Female |
| Material | Polyester |
| Model Part Number | 5063516356615 |
| Brand | Dare 2b |
The ARED 20/30 fabric provides a balance of excellent waterproofing and high breathability, ensuring you stay dry from both external rain and internal perspiration.
This is a shell jacket, meaning it focuses on waterproofing and windproofing. It does not have significant insulation. For cold weather, you will need to layer appropriate insulating mid-layers underneath.
The hood has a wired peak to help maintain its shape and keep rain away from your face. You can adjust the fit using internal drawcords or toggles around the hood opening to secure it against your head.
Yes, the jacket can be machine washed at 30°C using a mild detergent. It is recommended to rinse thoroughly and tumble dry on a low heat setting to maintain the fabric's performance.
Fully taped seams mean that waterproof tape is applied over every stitch line on the inside of the jacket. This prevents water from penetrating through the needle holes, ensuring the jacket remains fully waterproof.
The jacket features functional water-repellent zipped pockets. While they offer protection from light rain and splashes, it is advisable to use a waterproof pouch or ensure your phone is in a sealed bag if you expect prolonged exposure to heavy rain or submersion.
The underarm ventilation zips allow you to quickly release excess body heat and improve airflow during physical activity, helping to regulate your temperature and prevent overheating.
The Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish may need reactivation. Try tumble drying on a low heat setting. If that doesn't help, consider using a technical fabric re-proofer spray or wash-in treatment suitable for waterproof clothing.
Ensure all seams are properly taped and intact. If damage is visible, professional seam sealing might be necessary, but for a new jacket, this may indicate a manufacturing defect.
Gently try to move the zip back and forth. Ensure there is no fabric caught in the teeth. You can apply a small amount of wax or a specialized zip lubricant to help it glide smoothly.
Open the underarm ventilation zips to increase airflow. Ensure you are wearing appropriate base layers that wick moisture away from your skin. The breathability of the ARED 20/30 fabric is effective, but active ventilation management is key during high exertion.
Setup: No specific setup is required. The jacket is ready to wear out of the package. Ensure all zips are fully closed before use.
Compatibility: This jacket is designed as an outer shell, compatible with various mid-layers (fleeces, base layers) for adaptable warmth depending on the conditions. It is intended for adult female use.
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