A new water-repellent, insulating windproof fleece jacket from Páramo. Lightweight and lower bulk, the new Tiempo Fleece is ideal for use on and off the hill. Effective windproofing allows greater warmth to be trapped in the underlayers reducing heat loss from windchill - an advantage when trying to stay warm or to warm up. Recommended for low level rambling and a wide variety of Trek and Travel climates. The Tiempo is perfect for everyday use and has already become a firm favourite amongst Páramo staff!
Features:
Increased field of vision provided by a fully adjustable, wired and roll-away/detachable low profile hood.
Maximum freedom of movement and increased comfort in the shoulder and arm area provided by articulated shoulders and sleeves.
Camera, compass or other essential storage provided by large zipped chest pocket.
Adjustable temperature and weather protection from the high collar with single-hand drawcord adjustment.
OS map pocket storage.
Temperature adjustment from elasticated and poppered cuff.
Handwarming and additional storage from two waist level pockets.
Venting, weather protection and minimal rucking provided by concealed, elasticated waist and hem drawcords.
Protection to the kidney area when bending or stretching from scooped tail.
Lightweight and low bulk - takes up less space when packed.
For maximum weather protection combine with the Fuera Windproof Smock or Jacket.
The Windproof lining may feel unfamiliar at first but allows the jacket to be worn across a greater range of temperatures as well as giving greater flexibility and versatility.
1 x chest pocket, 2 x spacious handwarmer pockets, 1 x large map pocket all with zip flap closure.
Read about alternatives to the Paramo Tiempo Fleece in the outdoor clothing reviews section for comparisons on boots, waterproof jackets, trousers, fleeces, socks and gloves.
Author
Tornado Member of the Wild Empire
Registered: May 2006 Location: Lancashire (Rossendale Valley) Posts: 287
Review Date: Sun 21, January, 2007
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £89.00| Rating: 9
Strengths:
Lightweight, windproof and water repellant
Weaknesses:
Must be washed with special detergent and a separate proofer
This fleece was purchased just after christmas and was a real bargain considering Paramo only released the Forest Green colour in november. At full price the fleece will set you back £130.00! But as I managed to spot this one at £89.00 I snapped it up.
Its first outing was on a very windy day and, as Paramo state in the description you would not think it could offer much in the way of windproofing as it is so thin and lightweight, but I can say it did and kept me warm as toast! The fabric is nothing like a conventional fleece as it feels more velvety than fleecey, nevertheless it does exactly what it says and will be worn often.
The Tiempo is a step up the ladder for Paramo as its predesessor the Taiga Fleece was much too bulky and far too warm which put many off purchasing it. Its such a great jacket that my husband is going to buy one too. I'm sure this will be a hit for Paramo and will be around for quite some time.
