I bought the Lander Jacket from PNW. Cost was $162USD and they then gave me a credit of $15USD because I joined their newsletter \[cancelled right after I got the discount code\]. So total cost was $146USD/$186CAD with free shipping to BC. Customer service from PNW was great. I forgot to use the discount code and they applied it for me after the sale without complaint.
The quality and construction looks great. Fit is good. I'm 5'11" & 190lbs out of the shower. I'm maxing out a L and an XL would likely to be too big. So I'm right in the middle of the sizing between L & XL. The cargo pockets in the rear and that belt make no sense to me. I'll be using the belt with my MTB pants and shorts as I like a belt for those. I'll use the pockets occasionally for small items, but mostly use them for venting the jacket. I really like the fact the hood can be rolled up and held in place vs. flapping around when not in use. I like having a hood on a jacket, but I tend not to use them much so a clean storage option is great.
I've had a number of similar soft shelled jackets over the years. I prefer them to fully waterproof jackets by a longshot. I prioritize breathability over keeping water out as I find I get wet inside all fully waterproof jackets anyways from my own sweat. So the only time I really want a waterproof jacket is in solid heavy rainy conditions and I don't ride/hike in those that much. It's usually cool/cold and moist with a threat of rain/light rain when I'd want to wear a jacket.
Too soon to provide a review, but based on my initial impressions and experiences with similar fabrics/pieces I expect the Lander jacket will be a good option to have in the closet and will see a bunch of bike/hike/run/urban use.
FWIW - it looks good and doesn't scream **_I MOUNTAIN BIKE_** so it can get used for lots of different activities.
Jan. 7, 2022, 6:16 a.m. - Vik Banerjee
I bought the Lander Jacket from PNW. Cost was $162USD and they then gave me a credit of $15USD because I joined their newsletter \[cancelled right after I got the discount code\]. So total cost was $146USD/$186CAD with free shipping to BC. Customer service from PNW was great. I forgot to use the discount code and they applied it for me after the sale without complaint. The quality and construction looks great. Fit is good. I'm 5'11" & 190lbs out of the shower. I'm maxing out a L and an XL would likely to be too big. So I'm right in the middle of the sizing between L & XL. The cargo pockets in the rear and that belt make no sense to me. I'll be using the belt with my MTB pants and shorts as I like a belt for those. I'll use the pockets occasionally for small items, but mostly use them for venting the jacket. I really like the fact the hood can be rolled up and held in place vs. flapping around when not in use. I like having a hood on a jacket, but I tend not to use them much so a clean storage option is great. I've had a number of similar soft shelled jackets over the years. I prefer them to fully waterproof jackets by a longshot. I prioritize breathability over keeping water out as I find I get wet inside all fully waterproof jackets anyways from my own sweat. So the only time I really want a waterproof jacket is in solid heavy rainy conditions and I don't ride/hike in those that much. It's usually cool/cold and moist with a threat of rain/light rain when I'd want to wear a jacket. Too soon to provide a review, but based on my initial impressions and experiences with similar fabrics/pieces I expect the Lander jacket will be a good option to have in the closet and will see a bunch of bike/hike/run/urban use. FWIW - it looks good and doesn't scream **_I MOUNTAIN BIKE_** so it can get used for lots of different activities.