Columbia Phantom Spires Parka - Men's - 2006 BCS

This jacket is a good jacket for going out in the rain and wind because it keeps you dry and the wind cannot penetrate the shell. I love the hood on this thing because it has this draw string that you can pull tight around your face in turn blocking all the wind from reaching your inner core. In Ct we get lots of snow and sleet and the hood came in handy. As for the rest of the jacket, its top notch. This jacket is ideal for being out in rough weather.

If you buy it on line,make sure you pick the right size. In my case I got a bit tricked by the size. Order than that; this parka is versatile, good quality, good for el dinero($)! Hasta la vista...

This jacket is great. I purchased the black jacket in a large. I am 6'-2" and it fits perfect. The jacket has a cool internal iPod pocket. The hood is great, fits any ski helment. The liner is fleece which kepps me pretty warm in Colorado storms but the pits zips come in handy when the jacket gets hot. The jacket is worth the money with a seam taped finish, powder shirt, and omni tech finish. Worth the money.

I looked at a LOT of Columbia jackets and even emailed Columbia's store in Portland back and forth to find this model. It is one of Columbia's highest priced and highest spec'ed mens parka. It has ALL the feature you want, almost nothing it spared.