Monday 9 December 2013

HYLETE Reviews #2 - Cross Training Performance Jacket 1.0

HYLETE is a Hybrid Training apparel company that specializes in functional, durable and stylish clothing to meet all of your training, fitness or recreational needs.

They are also customer driven, working with their design team and customer feedback to evolve their brand.  The products are backed by a 2 year "Guaranteed to survive your most rigorous training" promise.  This guarantee, coupled with an amazing product and unbeatable customer service, shows HYLETE dedication to not only their brand but to those that wear it.

CROSS TRAINING PERFORMANCE JACKET 1.0
The Cross Training Performance Jacket (CTPC) is designed to be as active as the athletes who wear it.  It is the pinnacle of what HYLETE believes are all the best possible features in a piece of training gear for a variety of climates and activities.

It was developed specifically for the outdoor training regimen of it's athletes.  Which works out perfectly for me.  Our spring/summer's in Alberta are about three months long with the remainder being divided into fall and an incredibly long winter.  Hiding inside is not an option so being comfortable and still able to train how I want is appealing.

The jacket is a full zip to provide lots of flexibility and ventilation when you need it.  There are "power panels" underneath the arms, on the back and down the sides to help with temperature regulation as well as moisture management.  Low profile external pockets that are located up and out of the way to prevent obstruction or snagging.  A very neat, and intuitive, feature is the ribbed cuffs and collar.  Keeps out the chill but moves with you so you stay comfortable.
Like everything that HYLETE makes it is designed to stay strong with you so it is made out of a very comfortable, fleece faced fabric that is resistant to wear.

Sizing is similar to most of their gear and is what I would call "True to Size".  There is a handy sizing chart located on the website.

HYLETE has placed their logo in a "gun show" enhancing location on the right bicep as well as tagged on the cuff and on the inside storage pocket with their mantra.  It keeps the jacket subtle but shows your HYLETE Nation pride!!

My personal preference is the stealth on black, gunmetal on black or, if I'm coaching, the blue on black.  The jacket is versatile and functional with all the style you could ask for in a training jacket that can move with you from the gym and out to the world.

The Stealth on Black is on my list for my next order.....


WARMACHINE20
(at the checkout)