Like a couple of Massif’s other new items, this shell’s non-FR properties are a bit of a departure from their core strength of FR, but the Clipper Windbreaker is a very welcome addition to their line.
It’s a great looking jacket with raglan-style sleeve caps and large zippered, mesh-lined pockets at either side.
The Clipper compresses very well and can be worn for preflight and stuffed into one of the pockets as it is tossed into a helmet bag before takeoff or used as a windshirt for those who haven’t been issued one. It takes up little space in a daypack so you’ve always got an extra, wind shedding layer with you.
The hood lies flat when not worn and can be adjusted via a bungee at the rear. An extra I really like are thumb loops to keep the sleeves from riding up.
Made from a DWR coated 5.7 oz nylon, it’s fine in a mist or light rain, but not for too long, as it isn’t a coated fabric nor seam sealed.
Offered in OCP and Black, this kind of takes me back to the old days of the lightweight stashable Gore-Tex suits we were issued in the late 80s and early 90s. Sure, you had to be a cool kid to get one, but if you were REALLY cool, you got a Black set.
One last thing, it’s Berry compliant.
OCP orders are restricted to military units and military personnel with a verified account.
www.massif.com/clipper-windbreaker
I used this jacket a lot this spring, and it works great as a windbreaker. Worn over an R1 type fleece, it breathes well while keeping you warm when there’s a cold wind. It compares to a slightly less-well executed version of the Patagonia Houdini jacket, but in multicam.
I was hasty in calling the jacket not as well executed as the Houdini. They got some things right. The pockets are a nice addition, and overall, it is a very well-done jacket. Where I feel they missed the mark was in the pocket the jacket stuffs into. It is held closed with single stitched Velcro, instead of a zipper. The good news is that the sew shop can reattach it pretty easy. Also, it doesn’t pack as small as the Houdini, and is missing a way to clip the jacket to something. Both jackets could be improved with pit zips.
For the price-point, Massif Clipper Windbreaker – is just nice. In comparison, the Crye Precision Multicam Windliner – https://cryeprecision.com/ProductDetail/aprwl002lg0_windliner = is REALLY nice, better price and MultiCam/OCP is a civilian-available option. Thank you for this post, SSD!!