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Already a stand-out piece in the ski touring and ski mountaineering space, the CHAM JACKET received major updates after multiple years of rigorous testing and development. Made with the new Schoeller® Aerobrane fabric, this jacket is not only our most air-permeable and breathable to date, it retains exceptional weather-proofing qualities while strategic paneling and 4-way stretch deliver superior mobility and uninhibited range. Knowing that less is more, we’ve paired down this jacket to the absolute essentials--sleek and minimalistic, the Cham is truly an ultralight 3L shell. If you're serious about touring and mountain objectives, this is the jacket for you.
Plus, with neutral colors and a gender graded size scale, we’re extra proud to make this iteration of Cham unisex fit. Please check the size guide.
FIT: Active unisex
CENTER BACK LENGTH: 30 in (size Medium)
MODEL INFO:
FACE FABRIC: Schoeller® Aerobrane | 100% polyester face, 100% polyester backer, DWR treatment | Electrospun Aerobrane membrane
INSULATION: none
LINING: none
WEIGHT: 475 g (16.8 oz)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Vietnam
GUARANTEE: Strafe 2 Year Warranty
Great fit overall, nice quality materials and construction. I have been wearing Patagonia for years because they offer slim XS sizes. I am 5'-6", 130lbs, so it's pretty hard to find men's ski clothing that fit. Patagonia is great, but it's nice to have options and Strafe's sizing definitely works great for me. The features are great, especially the ski pass holder in the sleeve. Definitely worth the investment.
Had the complete Cham set-up this season and absolutely loved it. Spent this season backcountry skiing the Wasatch which ranges anywhere from freezing blizzarding days to 60 degree bluebird. Regardless of temperature I could usually rock just the jacket and a short sleeve on the up, wind resistance is tremendous and pit zips allow for even more temperature control. I don't like to stop to change out layers a lot and with my previous kit (not strafe) I'd find myself stubbornly battling through sweat or freezing. The chest pockets are big enough to put skins in, even a gopro and a microphone. Can't beat the zany lime green either.
The Cham Jacket is amazing! It changed the way that I layer when touring…or to say it better, I don’t have to change layers when touring! Most of the time I can leave the shell on when skinning up and skiing down. The fabric breathes so well that I can wear a light sun hoodie under the shell on the up and only need to put on a puffy over everything when at a long transition or on a really chilly ski. The huge front pockets fit full size skins without feeling cramped or bulky. I also use these pockets to keep a soft water bottle warm in the nice little mesh pocket. This means that you are spending less time futzing with layers or taking your pack on and off at transitions to stow your skins, get at your water etc. I have used two versions of this jacket for work for the past 5 seasons and each has held up well to over 200 days of use.
I love this jacket! I use it for quick lunch skins to 40-mile skimo expeditions. The front pockets are great for quick transitions - throw your skins in and start skiing. The lightweight fabric and stretch make this jacket the most comfortable in my quiver. I feel pretty stylish in it too!
Thanks for the review, Maggie! We think you look pretty stylish, too :)
This is the ultimate kit for a long day in the mountains. Lightweight and super breathable. The stretch is amazing. If you are into clobbering some sick pow... the Cham is the jam.
Thanks for your review, Eric! We agree, "Cham is the JAM"!
