NRS Women's Stratos Jacket

NRS Women's Stratos Jacket: Technical Excellence for Demanding Female Paddlers

Stratos Women's: A Combination of Comfort, Protection, and Functionality

The NRS Women's Stratos Paddling Jacket is a jacket that raises the bar in the women's semi-dry jacket category. It combines lightweight, durable fabric with fully taped seams for maximum waterproofing and breathability. Its anatomical fit Paddler's Cut™ It is designed specifically for the female body and the seated position while paddling. It provides ample room for layering (e.g., lightweight thermal underwear or fleece) while eliminating excess material that could snag or restrict movement under a personal flotation device (PFD).

HyproTex™ 2.5 Fabric: Lightweight and Breathable

At the heart of this jacket is a top-of-the-line technical fabric that can handle anything water throws at it:

• HyproTex™ 2.5 (40-denier): A lightweight, waterproof, and breathable fabric that effectively repels water and protects against the wind, while wicking sweat and moisture away from the body for all-day comfort.
• Fully taped seams: All critical seams are carefully taped at the factory, ensuring 100% waterproofing and preventing water from seeping in even in the most exposed areas.
• Ultralight construction: Weighing just 476 g, the jacket is lightweight and easily packs into a dry bag as a backup layer in case of a sudden change in weather.

Key Features: Paddler's Cut™, GlideSkin™, and latex cuffs

NRS prides itself on thoughtful details that make a jacket a truly functional piece of gear:

• Paddler's Cut™: The anatomically contoured women's cut, which perfectly follows the body's curves, provides freedom of movement and prevents the jacket from riding up during dynamic paddling.
• GlideSkin™ neoprene collar: The soft and flexible neoprene around the neck provides exceptional comfort and an effective watertight seal without pressing against or irritating sensitive skin (a big advantage over hard latex).
• Latex cuffs with a neoprene overlay: The combination of a latex gasket and a neoprene wrist sleeve ensures perfect protection against water ingress while providing maximum comfort and thermal insulation.
• Double deck tunnel: The bottom hem with an elastic cord (bungee drawcord) allows for a secure connection to the spraydeck’s top sheet, which drastically minimizes water ingress into the cockpit.
• Waterproof chest pocket: A practical pocket with a waterproof zipper for safely storing small items (keys, cell phone in a case), which you can easily access even while wearing the vest.

Recommended activities: From kayaking to water tourism

The NRS Women's Stratos is a versatile protective layer for various water activities:

• Kayaking and Sea Kayaking: Reliable protection against spray and wind during longer trips on open water.
• Water tourism: Comfort and dryness for longer trips, where you'll appreciate the breathability and the ability to layer.
• Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): Lightweight and flexible protection against inclement weather that doesn't restrict arm movement while paddling in a standing position.

About the NRS Brand: An American Legend and a Symbol of Reliability

American brandNRS (Northwest River Supplies) is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of paddling equipment. Its products are designed by paddlers for paddlers and are tested under the most demanding conditions, from wild rivers to rough seas. The Women’s Stratos Paddling Jacket exemplifies the brand’s commitment to providing reliable, technically advanced gear at an affordable price that will satisfy both professional and recreational female paddlers.

Jacket Care and Maintenance

To maintain breathability and water resistance, we recommend thoroughly rinsing the jacket with clean water after each use, especially after contact with salt water. Wash gently by hand or on the delicate cycle in the washing machine (max. 30 °C) using liquid detergent designed for technical membrane clothing. Never use fabric softener or bleach! Rinse the neoprene and latex cuffs and let them air dry while hanging, away from direct sunlight. Do not tumble dry or iron.

Technical parameters and specifications

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you purchase this top-of-the-line jacket, you'll get 371 points to our loyalty rewards program! You can immediately use these points as a discount toward additional gear, such as wetsuit accessories, thermal underwear, or water sports accessories. This product is covered by Free shipping throughout the Czech Republic (for orders over 3,000 Kč). We have this product in stock at our store in Brno, where you can try it on and get advice on choosing the right size based on our size chart.