Gear reviews | Sweet Supernaut jacket and pants

In general, I think the jacket is very successful. It is very comfortable to wear, I like the pre-shaped arms and the cut is casual without feeling like I'm wearing a nightdress. I have problems with sleeves that are too short, but that's not the case with this jacket at all. It kept me warm in very cold and windy weather and wicked away moisture well in warm weather. Of course, it's always a question of the layers and what and how much material I wear underneath as to whether the jacket is able to fulfill its function. That's why I say that if the setup underneath is right, the jacket absolutely fulfills what it promises. The jacket is waterproof even in heavy rain. I can also confirm the promised robustness: it has survived forest excursions and contact with branches without holes or other marks. The only thing I find a little annoying is the waistband that seems to fold up by itself when the snow skirt is closed.

Supernaut Pant

Like the jacket, the pants already have a highly articulated, 3D-optimized cut that is supposed to guarantee unrestricted freedom of movement. Only the best three-layer Gore Tex Pro was used for the pants too, which makes them extremely robust but not too heavy (735 g, size L, manufacturer's specification). But let's start at the leg end: here we find gaiters with a wide silicone band (prevents them from slipping up), a press stud and Velcro fastener, as well as a small hook for attaching the gaiters to a lace-up shoe, for example. The inside of the leg has crampon/edge protection (Super Fabric). There are two touring map-sized pockets on the thigh. There is a full-length zipper on the outside of the leg, which is also used for ventilation. The bib pocket on the right side can also hold a touring map. The avalanche transceiver pocket on the left side can also be accessed from the inside via a zipper. There is a stretch insert on the back of the bib to provide more flexibility and breathability. The bib cannot be removed and is held in place by thin straps.

The pants not only make a well thought-out impression, they really are. Although there are no other "adjustment tools" (e.g. waist adjusters) apart from the straps, the trousers are comfortable to wear and fit me right away. The cut is loose and casual, but not too baggy. My skepticism that the straps would be too thin has not been confirmed. Ventilation is guaranteed at the back thanks to the stretch insert, even with a backpack. The so-called X-Opening ventilation zippers are also variable and ensure good ventilation on the ascent. The fact that the bib has two zippers (one at the bottom and one at the top) is very practical for doing small business. The pants have always performed as they should, only in very cold temperatures (-25°C) and windy conditions did I have the feeling that the cold was creeping through the material. Personally, I miss a back pocket for my wallet, as otherwise it disappears into my thigh pocket and gets in the way a little. In principle, I really like the cut, only the leg ends are a little too alpine for my taste. The gaiters just go over my freeride boot (Salomon Quest) and the leg ends of the pants just fit over my boots. It looks a bit like a pressed sausage to me, so I just leave the zipper open a little, then it fits well. It's a shame really, as the cut is otherwise really loose