OMM Sonic Jacket Women's Windbreaker

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OMM Sonic Jacket - OMM is finally releasing a women's version of the Sonic with a full-length zipper. Women will no longer have trouble pulling the jacket over their heads. The waterproof option from OMM is the Halo Jacket.  The jacket is not only completely windproof but also features a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish. While it isn’t waterproof, it offers far better protection against light rain than your sports T-shirt. The DWR finish also enhances stain resistance. The jacket can be packed into a pocket in the collar.

Since 2014, OMM has switched to a new in-house material “Point Zero”. The jacket is even lighter than before, now weighing 54g. The material is just as durable and breathable and is reportedly even more water-resistant. So far, I haven’t found a single review on British websites (where the Sonic is sold in large quantities) that would contradict this. On the contrary, it usually gets 4 to 5 stars out of five. The main criticism is that the sizes run a bit small... And the color is a distinct lighter blue.

The OMM Sonic jacket was, aside from my T-shirt and shorts, my most-used piece of clothing during the 4,200 km on the Pacific Crest Trail. I wore it every morning and evening, and after a few weeks, I replaced the fleece hoodie I’d been using with it. It’s just as breathable, protects against the wind, and most importantly, unlike a sweaty fleece, it dries in literally 5 minutes. So in the evening, I don’t have a half-kilogram pile of sweaty fleece lying around that I’m afraid to put on in the morning…

At altitudes over 3,000 meters, the sun is strong, but the air is cold, and like everywhere in the mountains, it’s quite windy—the Sonic paired with a T-shirt is the perfect choice. 

The jacket is so small that you can actually carry it with you in your pocket at all times. It’s also perfect for cycling on chilly morning starts or late evening returns. The same goes for cross-country skiing. Smokers might be pleased to know it even fits in a cigarette pack :-) A minor downside of the jacket: while the durable DWR finish prevents it from getting dirty easily, it also makes it harder for the reflective prints and logos to stay on. So after hundreds of hours in my backpack and many washes, only about half of the reflective elements remain. According to the manufacturer, more intense heat-pressing of the prints (using higher temperatures) would damage the fabric. This doesn’t affect the jacket’s functionality, but if you care about its appearance, don’t wash it too often :-)

In 2012, the OMM Sonic Smock jacket won an award from The Great Outdoors magazine!

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OMM Sonic Jacket:

• Weight: 54g.
• Material: Point Zero.
• Strategically placed shoulder seams.
• Long sleeves with thumb holes
• Elastic hems at the bottom of the jacket
• Numerous reflective elements
• A pocket in the collar where the jacket can be packed away.
• Full-length zipper with a “garage” – a flap that covers the end of the zipper so it doesn’t scratch under the chin.
• Extended back.
• Slim fit.