Columbia Glacier To Glade Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

got to jacket for christmas the zipper was hung in the material on the front pocket when I tried to unzip it the zipper broke wanted to send it back for another you did not have another very dissatisfied

I fully agree with review above. This jacket looks very good and fits great. While i purchased it as a winter jacket it is better fitted as a nice spring/summer rain jacket. I actually needed one anyways but the jacket is a shell and not very warm. Whereas i can wear a tshirt under my north face inlux and be very warm- you will freeze in the same weather with this jacket. Overall though a great jacket, very good quality-just not very warm unless you purchase a liner. I sometimes use my columbia steen fleece under and it goes pretty well for warth and looks good.

This is a very stylish shell. The connected hood keeps you completely dry underneath even in heavy rain and slush. But the 'shell' is just that, there is barely a liner inside. It's more of a fancy raincoat than anything else. I needed to spend another $70 at the Columbia Outlet on a thick matching fleece, and even then it's still a little too thin for temperatures less than 10 deg F.

But I anticipate the problems I am having with winter weather will be benefits in the spring and summer. The jacket has vents that unzip under the arm (like a motorcycle jacket) that should make the jacket wearable well into late spring.

Can a ski helmet fit underneath the hood on the Glacier to Glade softshell? Regardless, I look forward to purchasing soon!