Columbia Multi Pitch Shell - Men's - 2008 BCS

I got this for Christmas and just used it for a week in NYC-- it knocked down the wind well and I was warm with the shell, a mid-weight Gap poly-fill jacket and two layers of shirts underneath. The low Tuesday was 13F and it was 1F with the wind, but I stayed warm during a full day of walking the city. It also kept me dry during the snow Thursday AM while we were outside the Today show.

I love the pockets and the length of the jacket. I am 5' 10'' 190lbs and the large covers down to my butt in the back and the sleeves extend past my wrists just enough that they don't pull off gloves when my arms are up.

jUST RECEIVED THE SHELL AND USED IT THREE TIMES- WORKS WELL WITH LAYERS UNDER IT FOR WARMTH- REALLY DOES FIT IN THE XXL SIZE- I AM 6'5' AND 230- PLENTY OF ROOM AND SLEEVES THAT ARE ACTUALLY LONG ENOUGH AND WIDE ENOUGH TO FIT OVER GLOVES-IF YOU DON'T LIKE BULKY GEAR- BUT WANT TO LAYER FOR WARMTH- THIS IS A GREAT SHELL

The inside Omni-Tech logo patch for this shell reads:

"Waterproofness: 10,000mm; Breathability: 10,000g/m2/24hr"

Also, the "Zip-In Compatibility" spec is misleading. The shell is Columbia Interchangeable, being that is has loops on the collar and either wrist for fastening a fleece or something up. However, unlike other interchangeable shells, this one has no inner zippers to secure another layer. (See Columbia Treeline Shell)

I just received this shell so I can't say anything regarding it's performance. Other than these two slight disappointments, first impressions are good. The material and construction seem solid and it's feature set is impressive.

I hope Backcountry.com will investigate my claim and adjust their listed specifications accordingly.

Kept me warm and dry during a rainy weekend at the Cossatot River in Arkansas. Easy access to all the pockets, a little heavy but not too bulky. My nitpics, 1) make a keeper to rollup the hood when not needed, nobody like to get splashed when pulling on a hood. 2) make it truly snap/zip in compatible, can't be that difficult or costly. Would highly recommend to others.