Description of Cloudveil Enclosure Insulated Jacket - Men's:
Stick the Cloudveil Men's Enclosure Insulated Jacket under your shell for super chilly days on the mountain, or wear it alone during fall or early spring outings to the trails or the crags. The PrimLoft One insulation packs in heat and the recycled polyester outer material repels light rain and snow. The waterproof knit underarm fabric acts as both an active stretch panel and a passive pit vent to keep you moving light and fast in alpine terrain. When the skies turn bluebird, stuff the Enclosure into its packable pocket and stick it in your pack.
Bottom Line: The Cloudveil Enclosure Insulated Jacket keeps out the cold and holds in the heat.
This is an outstanding jacket. Super light, packable, and toasty warm. It has a great semi fitted cut that makes it perfect as insulation under shell. More often than not, I wear it as a stand alone when I am not feeling my bulkier winter coats. Recently it served as a pillow while I was camping! Hands down one of the most versatile pieces I ever owned.
Very good jacket, packs real small. I was considering this and the Patagonia MicroPuff jacket, so I'll offer a comparison. The MicroPuff has the same insulation throughout while the Enclosure has thinner/lighter insulation in the arms. The MicroPuff has elastic at the cuffs, the Enclosure is loose (surprisingly). The MicroPuff has no elastic in the collar, while the Enclosure does (a feature I find very helpful to get in the last few degrees of warmth). The MicroPuff stuffs in an included sack, the Enclosure stuffs in its own internal pocket. All in all, pretty comparable jackets. I prefer the Enclosure.
