First impression and features
The Aenergy Air HS jacket is significantly lighter than my other hardshell jackets and the material feels softer and less stiff. The first thing you notice at first glance is the colour - I have the pink-purple version with neon orange highlights. This means you won't get lost in the thick fog. If you prefer to hide, you would probably be better off choosing one of the blue-coloured options.
The features of the jacket are comparatively reduced, but not completely minimalist. You can tell that an attempt has been made to keep the weight and pack size low without sacrificing a few basic comforts. The jacket has a small inner pocket with a zip and a mesh pocket. On the outside, it has a very spacious slit pocket in the chest area, also with a zip. According to the description, this is intended for skins that you want to keep warm and therefore wear close to the body. There is actually plenty of room for my skins. Of course, there's also plenty of room for other stuff if the skins stay in the backpack. I find it pleasant that the pockets are hardly bulky when they are empty.
The ventilation zips under the arms are generously sized and extend from the elbow almost to the waist. Both the hood and the jacket waistband can be tightened using the usual drawstring system. There are Velcro fasteners at the cuffs.
