Dope Women’s Annok Ski Jacket and Con Pants | Review
Why we chose the Dope Annok Jacket and Con Pants: Functional, fashionable, and won’t bankrupt you like some other outwear combos.
Price (Jacket): £158 / 190€
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Price (Pants): £125 / 150€ / $159
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One of the many ‘dope’ definitions doing the rounds on Urban Dictionary is “A word used to describe just about anything good in life.” As Urban Dictionary definitions for words go, this is one that definitely leads us rather neatly on to a discussion of the Dope Annok Jacket and Con Pants.
If getting up in the mountains during the months of winter, and rocking a look while you’re at it, is your idea of a nice time then you might just want to consider this combo for your kitbag. It’s a mashing together of functionality and vibes.
Dope Women’s Annok Jacket Material
The Annok is one of Dope’s most popular items, a waterproof and insulated anorak that looks fly and does the job. Made from Dope’s DryTech Shell Fabric, this product has a 15k / 15k rating on the waterproofing and breathability front. Yes, this might not be the highest levels of protection, but when you consider the very reasonable price, it’s an affordable option for everywhere else in resort – park, piste, the more casual end of the off-piste spectrum and, of course, the Après bar.
While we’re on the subject of waterproofing, the jacket has been given an ECO DWR coating so that water beads right off rather than soaking in.
People who care about the future of the planet will like that the eco-insulation here is derived from 60% plant-based processing. There’s a little less of it in the arms than the torso, meaning you get optimum performance for mountain activities without the bulk.
Dope Women’s Annok Jacket Features
The Annok jacket has a full-length side zipper which makes getting in and out of the anorak a piece of cake. The big pocket offering on this item meanwhile is properly dreamy, with the Dope designers serving up the most perfect space imaginable for hauling your big copy of Dune around.
There’s an underlying sense this jacket wants to be your friend, that if it was sentient it would give you a comforting pal hug. That’s underlined by features like the microfleece-lined pocket offering and soft-to-the-touch, comfort-enhancing, microfleece-lined chin guard. We also like the adjustable drawstrings for optimising fit, and for backing up our slightly bizarre ‘this jacket clearly wants to give you a hug’ angle.
Right, let’s talk about the Dope Con Pants then shall we?
Dope Women’s Con Pants Materials
Same set up with the Dope Con Pants as on the Dope Annok Jacket. There’s DryTech Shell Fabric with its 4-way stretch and hydrophilic membrane, an ECO DWR coating, fully taped seams and Dupont Sorona insulation derived from 60% plant-based processing. It’ll keep the elements out, and has a good warmth-to-weight ratio. It’s not a set-up made for the upper echelons of extreme backcountry, but it’ll do a job pretty much everywhere else and the affordable price point reflects that.
Dope Women’s Con Pants Features
These skinny-fit riding pants come with a reinforced fly closure, reinforced back pockets, zippered side pockets, an elastic-velcro adjustable waistband, elasticated snow gaiters, meshed vents for cooling down, and gusseted hems for a customisable look and fit.
Pair up the Dope Con Pants with the Dope Annok Jacket and you are, depending on the type of skiing you’re into, clearly onto a winner. It’s a highly functional, yet fashionable, ski outerwear combo that will deliver for you at a very affordable price. This duet will, like the quietest pair in the karaoke booth, surprise you with their ability to perform.
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