DMN And The Jacket That Can Withstand -200C

Winter is already here for over a month, and some people complain that it's just too cold out there. However, a saying in Norway goes like this: "There's no bad weather, only inadequate gear". And if you are not convinced by it, I invite you to test the DMN Aerogel jacket, which was created to withstand liquid nitrogen and temperatures of up to -200 C.

I recently received the DMN jacket to test and I can say that I am impressed. Everything about it screams quality, from the discreetly hidden pockets up to the stitched logos. However, the functional aspect is the one which matters the most. 

Unpacking the Jacket

The jacket was truly packed well, and now I am sorry I did not make a video of the unpacking. It contained an air-tight seal that it was extremely hard to penetrate (I tried to cut it with a scissor for about 30 seconds before realising that it had a slider). Asides, it had the bubble protection and the shockproof black envelope. 

Features - What did I like about it?

Sure enough there are many cool jackets out there, so what makes this one stand out? I will tell you about the most important features that I discovered while testing this product. I also want to highlight from my point of view that it's mostly a city jacket, but since it's basically freeze-proof, you can try taking it to the mountains as well. 

* Double Zipper

Albeit I believe it's there just for design, it certainly looks great. While 99% of the jackets out there have a single zipper on the same line, this one has two. What's more, it's extremely easy to zip and unzip it, although the zippers are not big. I have just two words here: quality design. 




* Quality Interior

You will immediately notice the quality of materials used in this jacket. It looks great on the inside, but also on the outside. In this picture I want to highlight the reflective material used inside and one of the laces that ties to keep the jacket even tighter to your body. I found it to be a great fit for me even without the laces.


* Stitched Details

Since no jacket is complete without some fine details that set you apart from the crowd, this DMN jacket features some leather-stitched logos. This will tell everyone it's a special jacket, and not one that is produced which cheap materials and which can last you for maximum one year. 


* Looks Great, Fits Great

I am the type of person who normally doesn't shop online for clothes since I am afraid they would not fit well. I hate doing measurements and I am also rather skinny. However, this jacket was truly a great fit for me from the moment I put it on. What's more, carrying a bag on my shoulder suddenly became more comfortable.


* Plenty of pockets

As I mentioned in the beginning, this jacket comes with 4 pockets on the exterior and one which is carefully hidden on the interior. At first you may live under the impression that there are only 2 pockets outside, but the other 2 are so well-placed that they allow you to do much more. From what I've seen and tried, the lower bottom pockets enable you to keep your hands worm, while the ones are which are on top of them are great for storing different things such as your gloves, winter cap or cigarettes. 

The inside pocket is great for storing important things such as your phone, your notes or money. 

And if you are the type of person who usually loses things around such as pens or chewing gum packets, then you can use this pocket just as well. You only have to make sure it's not already full :)


What I Didn't Like About It

* The Weight
This jacket feels kind of heavy, although it's normal for a winter jacket. I tested it with a hand scale and it showed 1.115 kgs. I compared it to another very thick winter jacket that I had, and that one weighed 1.4kgs. However, since the DMN jacket has all this special material on it, it actually feels like you have some kind of body armor on you. This makes running and climbing stairs more difficult, so you have to keep this in mind. However, it's definitely not a deal breaker.

Conclusions

If you are the kind of person that enjoys staying outside during winter for extended periods of time, then this jacket is for you. It's built so well that it can withstand liquid nitrogen and even acidic rain. Besides, it looks thick enough to stop a knife from passing through (albeit I didn't test that). One last thing, you will look really cool while wearing it and people will notice that immediately. 

The jacket can be ordered from the following link: https://btrmade.com/pages/astro-winter-parka  

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