[pastrami_panda]

On this note I do want to get into Anoraks because from what I understand they pack up much easier and the zippers basically don't wear out.

But I've never found a comfortable way to take them on and off them so always end up returning them. Any anorak wearers wanna share some oppinions on this?

[stinos]

In total I used anoraks for about 2 decades by now and probably won't anymore, for exactly the reason you mention: none of them were really convenient to get on and off, and if they were sort of convenient then it was because they were somewhat too big. In the end I just liked the single frontpocket (warm for your hands) and look.

And most of what seems like advantages are actually that: in comparison with a decent jacket with zipper it's not more windproof, nor more waterproof (zippers+flaps have been figured out for a long time), nor did I find them easier to pack. Even though the latter should be true in theory I cannot say it ever bothered me, and I have the impression that what makes a jacket hard to pack is wrong technique and mainly how thick the fabric is, zippers shouldn't play any roll (pun intended - the roll up just fine). Anoraks could be lighter though.

[gherkinnn]

Former anorak owner. Taking them on and off is uncomfortable so I went back to full length zippers.