3 PALM EQUIPMENT SUP JACKETS COMPARED… WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR PADDLING?
Compared by us on Sep 28, 2023
Category: Flatwater / All-round Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured Level: Advanced Beginner Getting Started Intermediate
Products we compared
Palm Equipment Vantage jacket
RRP: £132
An everyday waterproof jacket that's ideal for use both on and off the water
Pros: Waterproof / Offset front zip / large hood / Fleece-lined hand warmer pocket / Lightweight / Nice and long at the back / Quite compact so easy to pack in a drybag / Good choice of colours / Mens and ladies option / Good looking jacket perfect for use both on and off the water.
Consider buying if... you're looking for a quality over the head style waterproof jacket that will keep the rain out, both on and off the water.
Palm Terek Jacket
RRP: £200
A really comfy, lightweight, quality waterproof jacket made from recycled materials.
Pros: made from 100% recycled nylon / waterproof / breathable / lightweight / soft & supple / adj. roll away hood / ExoSkin wrisk gaskets with adj. cuffs / adj. non slip waistband / large front zipped pocket & tunnel pocket / colour choice.
Cons: if you're after a cheap waterproof jacket the Terek Jacket isn't for you!
Consider buying if... you're after a lightweight, waterproof jacket thats comfy, compact, definitely going to keep you dry, and is also doing its bit for the environment by being made from recycled materials.
Palm Equipment Bora jacket
RRP: £320
A more extreme, heavy duty waterproof jacket, that's ideal for paddling in the harshest weather and toughest conditions.
Pros: Three-layer warmth and waterproofness / breathable / adj. roll away hood /adj. ExoSkin neck gaskets / adj. latex cuffs / adj. twin waist / tunnel pocket
Cons: Heavier than the other jackets, and it doesn't pack down as small.
Consider buying if... you want to stay the warmest and driest, and paddle in harshest weather conditions. Combined with dry trousers the Bora can take on anything!
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