The Cortazu Stretch Jacket is a lightweight 4 way stretch packable compact jacket with great tailoring, 2 zip pockets and a breathable showerproof fabric. Its smart enough to wear in town and tough enough to add warmth on trail without taking up much space when packed away.
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In Depth Review
As we near the end of the Summer its that time when you can need a lightweight jacket in the early evening or early morning. This lightweight packable jacket gives you that extra layer you need on a cooler evening on the beach, on trail in the Fall or as a midlayer as you get closer to the winter.
I’ve reviewed Cortazus excellent Hardshell Waterproof Jacket and their All Season Jacket and was seriously impressed with the build quality and fit on the previous two jackets they made.
I’ve also written a more comprehensive guide to the Best Waterproof Jackets and Best Warm Jackets for hiking and running.
Material and Fit
The jacket is made from a very thin and lightweight 4 way stretch fabric that is windproof and breathable. The jacket also packs up very small inside its own pocket if you want to leave it in a pack or in a pocket when not wearing it.
The fabric also has a waterproof DWR coating on it so that it will repel rain showers if you get caught out in the rain. The jacket is true to size with a ‘european’ cut to it that means its quite tailored and flattering.
Arms and Cuffs
The arms are articulated and fitted to be more comfortable when your arms are bent. This makes the jacket more comfortable if you are doing sport or being active wearing it. The cuffs also have a special longer section at the hand to give the top of your hand a little bit more protection from the elements.
Pockets and Zips
The jacket has two zip pockets on the front . As well as being big enough to store lots of things like your wallet, keys and phone they also have a mesh interior so the pockets can also act as heat vents to let out body heat when you are a bit too warm.
Gripes
I don’t really have any major gripes other than I think that Cortazu may have missed a trick by not rolling a lightweight hood into the padded collar that the jacket has. Other than that I wouldn’t change anything on this jacket.
More Bang For Your Buck
Cortazu only sell direct to customers and so avoid the huge markup we pay when we buy from an outdoor gear store. As a result this jacket is about half the price I would expect it to be. Although $141 seems steep I would compare this to the XXXXXXXXXX which is nearly twice the price.
Verdict
The Cortazu Stretch Jacket is a lightweight 4 way stretch packable compact jacket with great tailoring, 2 zip pockets and a breathable showerproof fabric. Its smart enough to wear in town and tough enough to add warmth on trail without taking up much space when packed away.
PURCHASE $141About Cortazu
They’re passionate skiers with an extensive background in clothing production, fashion and entrepreneurship.
As the founders of Sqetch Wiebe and Wouter have helped hundreds of fashion brands and clothing suppliers to grow their business. Herman has been working in the field of clothing production for 40+ years.
Cortazu got selected by a jury panel of 43 judges and received an ISPO Gold Award in 2019.
This means they are the best product in our category. ISPO is the World’s largest Trad Fair for the outdoor business.
