I’ve been using and working on this over the course of three seasons now, modifying and revamping it as I go. It’s a lightweight and fully lined wind anorak. I have a heavier weight canvas anorak, but wanted to dabble with a lighter alternative for certain conditions. It all started at the Iditarod in 2020 when I had the chance to meet and chat with mushers and handlers who had 100 variations on the anorak theme that were purpose built for them (and sometimes by them). I took stock of my own needs, the types of conditions/trips I generally encounter, etc. and whipped this up. It’s not expedition rated, but it’s worked well for me so far, from +30F to -30F. The pattern is a modified Walmart pullover pattern, of all things. 🤦🏻♂️
Zippered kangaroo pocket, two waist pockets, pit zips (too short in hindsight), fleece lined neck gusset with Velcro closure to remedy an ill-conceived zipper, shock cord drawstring at the bottom hem, adjustable cuffs and hood, more decorative ribbon than is prudent, and an eastern winter coyote with beaver trim fur ruff that’s removable via snap tape.




Zippered kangaroo pocket, two waist pockets, pit zips (too short in hindsight), fleece lined neck gusset with Velcro closure to remedy an ill-conceived zipper, shock cord drawstring at the bottom hem, adjustable cuffs and hood, more decorative ribbon than is prudent, and an eastern winter coyote with beaver trim fur ruff that’s removable via snap tape.
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