How do the side pockets also serve as vents?
While reading the jacket's description, you might notice the mention that the side pockets serve a ventilation function in addition to holding belongings. You may wonder about the principle behind how simply opening the pocket zippers can cool the heat inside the garment.
This is because the large side pockets, made of net-like mesh, serve both the purpose of holding belongings and acting as vents that create a path for wind to cool the body when the zippers are opened[1].
The outer fabric blocks rain, while the inside of the pockets allows air to pass through. The Gigawatt Day Hike Jacket from SIERRA DESIGNS features water-repellent and waterproof functions on the outer surface to help repel water droplets and keep rainwater from seeping in[2]. In addition, the ventilation function, which vents sweat and heat out of the garment, is implemented through the pocket lining[3]. Ventilation refers to a design method that discharges moisture and heat inside the garment to maintain comfort. This jacket provides an opening for air to flow in and out by broadly constructing the pocket lining with a net-structured MESH material[4].
It combines pockets for holding belongings and vents for cooling the body into one. Thanks to the large size, you can generously store belongings, and when you feel hot while walking, simply leaving the pocket zippers open allows outside air to flow coolly into the inside[5]. Whenever you start to sweat, you can conveniently lower your body temperature by unzipping the pockets without the hassle of taking off your outerwear.
The specific width and height dimensions of the mesh side pockets or the length of the zippers have not yet been confirmed.
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W) 기가와트(GIGAWATT) 데이하이크 자켓 GREY
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 용량 ◦ | 60l |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.