Columbia Venture Creek Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

Ok so lets start with the basics. The fit is pretty accurate, unlike the Columbia rain jackets where you want to go a size up, the medium was a perfect choice for this 5'8" 170lb frame. The waist of the jacket is just over the waist line of my pants, partially covering the pockets. The waist can also be tightened if need be. The sleeves are a pretty good length and fall right around the thumb and can be tightened if you wish. The overall construction of the jacket is pretty solid, as you would come to expect from Columbia. Pretty light weight too, a great jacket for fall or spring, or even inside the office if the behemoths in the cubes next to you require a surplus of conditioned air. Layering may or may not be an option depending on the layers, a thin pull over or long sleeve tee would be fine, a sweatshirt maybe not as much. 4 pockets, 3 on outside, 1 hidden. Quick shipping and a great price from Backcountry makes this purchase a win-win-win.

Forget the big poofy jackets that make you feel like the Michlen man driving down the road. This jacket rocks, lightweight yet still warm. What more could you ask for?

+1 on the description! This jacket is really light yet effective in keeping you warm. The Omni-shield is on a whole new level. I had beer spilled on the arm of the jacket in a bar and it was like it never happened. Oh yeah and the price isn't bad either! I would highly recommend it.

Nice jacket. Though, the size is bit large for small.