Micro Climate Jacket - Sage

When my microclimate (MC) arrived, I was caught of guard by the petiteness of the packaging. About the size of a Castanza wallet, it was a noticeably small piece of kit that would be easily packable as advertised. I am often ambivalent about certain brand sizing and can be caught in between medium and large depending on brand. After reading reviews, I went with medium. Fit was perfect! I am 6’ and 168 lbs, with a muscular upper body. My first impression was the material seemed light and I questioned the noted temperature range. I love the lack of branding and another main reason I invest in the Ornot brand. Back to temperature: on my first ride, I took a leap and wore the MC over an Ornot thermal jersey with a non-sleeved base layer. My phone said it was 50 degrees at the start of 6 am ride pre-work ride, in coastal Santa Barbara. Throughout the ride the temp varied from 48-53. MC performed beautifully. Not cold at the start and not too hot as the ride progressed. I was impressed! Traditionally, I wear a gilet in this situation, so not having arm chill at ride start was nice. At the conclusion of the ride, the base layer was not damp, which demonstrates the breathabilty of the material. No flapping at an 18-21 mph pace with Max speeds in upper 20’s. I was able to access my phone in the rear pocket with full fingered gloved hands. I also appreciate the dual zipper upgrade. Overall, super impressed and suggest they change the name to the “magic climate” jacket, Ornot, as I also own the magic shell, but believe I will get more use out of this piece of kit in the situations I am most often encountering in the coastal and mountainous local rides.

Really comfortable. What I like most aside from the comfort is the 2 way zipper!

The fabric it’s amazing, great feeling! Unfortunately the fit is not as good as I thought based on the product’s description. Too loose around the arms and longer than I expected in the back. I’m always between small and medium sizes and because this is a jacket and should put on layers under thought it would be best to get a medium size but now that I wore it, the small size would have been too tight at the chest. I love the fabric and it’s performance but I’m not happy with the fit.

Used it a few times on 48-68 degree rides. Keeps you warm but breaths well to keep you cool when temp goes up. Material is light and stretchy. Fits well. Will see how it performs in misty weather of the northwest.