Volcom Men’s Brighton Pullover Hood Jacket Review: End of Season Impressions

Quick Review: Volcom Men’s Brighton Pullover Hood Jacket

For around $349 CAD, I found the Volcom Men’s Brighton Pullover Hood Jacket to be a solid 15K waterproofing/breathability option that keeps you warm in the cold and wind. The best thing about this jacket is the utility of all the pockets. One drawback is the lack of wrist gaiters. I like the fit and length through the chest and torso. The arms fit slightly baggy; however, with an outstretched arm, I did find the sleeves were just a bit too short.

Full Review of the Volcom Men’s Brighton Pullover Hood Jacket

This season, my wife bought me the Volcom Men’s Brighton Pullover Hood Jacket as a gift. I got out snowboarding several times this winter and wanted to share my review of the jacket with you all here.

Lots of Pockets

I was specifically looking for an anorak-style jacket so that I’d have a large front pocket to stash and carry my GoPro camera and retractable selfie stick. That’s my favourite feature of this jacket: the utility of all the pockets. You get two pockets on the left and right sides of the chest, a large kangaroo pocket that opens from the sides, and a smaller kangaroo pocket that opens from the front.

How it Fit

The fit is decent. I found it to be slim through the torso, a little longer in length, with slightly baggy arms. You have a full range of motion in the jacket, and it’s not restrictive at all. The hood is generously sized, so if you’re riding in stormy conditions, you’ll be able to pull it up over your helmet comfortably.

However, I do wish the sleeves were about an inch longer. With an outstretched arm, the sleeves feel a bit short at the wrist. What the jacket really needs is wrist gaiters. If it had those, I’d say this is a near-perfect anorak-style jacket for resort riding.

Final Thoughts

I think this jacket will serve you well through most of the winter season. However, if you’re riding later in the spring, you may find it too heavy and warm. It does have a pit-zip vent under the arm opposite the side where you open the jacket. I guess that’s one trade-off with anorak-style jackets—you don’t get pit zips under each arm like you do with front-zipper jackets. So while you do get some temperature control with the Brighton Pullover, it’s not quite as effective as some other options.

Overall, I’m happy with this jacket and will continue to wear it for several more seasons.

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