Gear Review: AFTCO Forge Insulated Jacket

WHAT IS IT?

AFTCO Forge Insulated Jacket

WHAT SETS IT APART?

AFTCO’s latest addition to its cold-weather lineup features two key attributes: insulation and durability. You get both with 100% nylon TORAY ripstop, while the fabric conducts heat with 60g of Thermore Freedom Stretch insulation. Water resistant DWR (Durable Water Repellent) keeps the spray off, while a four-way mechanical stretch promotes mobility that moves with you. Sizes: S-2X. Color: charcoal. Classic fit. Available fall 2023. 

HOW DO I USE IT?

Wear it as a standalone jacket or as a key layering piece in extreme cold weather. Zippered chest and hand pockets secure items, while stretch knit cuffs and a shock cord hem adjustment keep put the cold. 

HOW MUCH?

$189 

MORE INFORMATION: 

Aftco.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT:

The Forge is a welcomed and highly functional addition to AFTCO’s extreme cold weather lineup. The jacket has just the right amount of Thermore Freedom Stretch insulation, making it light without sacrificing warmth. Equally as important is the non-binding four-way stretch design that allows freedom of movement in a cold weather garment.