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The 686 Plexus™ Bionic Insulated Jacket is the jacket you need if you want to get out on the mountain in style this season. The Vader Vents will keep you breathing that fresh mountain air even if you face is covered for warmth, and the RECCO® advanced avalanche rescue system will keep you safe when riding fresh pow in the woods. The Plexus™ Bionics jacket is your perfect match, it will keep you safe and warm.
73% Polymide, 27% Polyester Heathered Houndstooth – The slight light and dark heather effect behind two different scales of houndstooth make this technical fabric look fresh. You'll even notice a slight vertical stripe effect from the weave itself.
INFINIDRY-20™ – Encompasses the best weather protection for blizzard-like conditions and varying temperature ranges.
Thermal Rating (4 Normal Conditions -10 Intense Winter Conditions) – 5, lightweight warmth [15˚- 32˚F/-9˚- 0˚ C]. Tricot and mesh hybrid lining with 40 grams polyfill body mapping insulation panels, built for layering and multi-season use.
100% Nylon Taffeta / 100% Poly Brushed and Peached Tricot / 100% Poly Mesh
Body mapping inside lining
Relaxed Fit – Built for layering beneath without being bulky
Watch pocket with external window
Innie-Outie Audio Pocket – A jacket lining pocket for music playing devices with two points of entry being at the internal zipper opening and exterior welt opening
Water-resistant hand pocket
Vader Vents – Jacket hood with more technically constructed laminated and perforated front collar venting system.
Air-Flo – A zippered vent that can quickly release heat
Chest vent zippers
RECCO® Avalanche Rescue System – An avalanche rescue system utilized by more then 600 rescue organizations worldwide to assist in the efficient location of burials. RECCO® technology enables rapid directional pinpointing of a victim's precise location using harmonic radar.
Cup Collar – Jacket hood with a contoured, ergonomically fitting front collar
Extendo-Flex – Hood-large, gusseted stretch lycra panels at the sides of a jacket hood that will allow it to accommodate bulky headwear
Tri-Pull – A user friendly three-in-one hood bunjee cord adjustment system that tightens the hood opening and sides for improved fit and peripheral vision
Storm Guard Hood Brim – It's a laminated shape that helps repel the elements like rain or melting snow.
PJ-Connect – The pant to jacket attachment system via the pants upper body fabric loops match up the snaps on the snow skirt. Compatible only with 686 gear
Invisi-Zip – A stowable pouch located in the bottom inside jacket lining that neatly hides the powder skirt when not in use
Hand Panties – Stretch Lycra gaiters inside the jacket's cuff opening that fits around one's hand and thumb
Sno-Seal – Fully taped seams
Laser-cut and welded garment construction
Hide-Away Powderskirt
| Breathability Rating (g) | Breathability Level | Activity Level |
| 0 - 10000 | Low to moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / walking / low intensity activity |
| 11000 - 15000 | Moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / hiking / moderate intensity activity |
| 16000 - 20000 | High breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / backpacking / moderate to high intensity activity |
| 21000+ | Very high breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / biking / high intensity activity |