Marmot Cauldron Insulated Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

Got this to fit with a Marmot shell. The lack of cuff attachments was one problem I had with it. I tend to wear my nano puff vest under my shell more than I did this so I returned. On the occasions I wore it did keep me warm and offered a good range of motion.

Works great with my Marmot Tamarack jacket. Zips in perfectly. Very comfortable and adds great warmth to Tamarack. Actually more comfortable than I had anticipated. Do not plan to wear it alone. I wouldn't considerate it a sharp looking jacket by itself and I did not expect it when purchasing jacket.

It's a bit shinier and shorter than I'd like (i'm tall and thin), but I mainly use it under a shell, so these are acceptable faults for me. I also looked at the north face redpoint, which is a little longer and less shiny. However, the lined collar on the cauldron (which the redpoint doesnt have) is awesome. It keeps your neck warm and prevents air from entering from the neckhole, eliminating the need for a scarf or other neck covering, which is huge for when I'm out on the mountain. The cauldron also has fleece lined pockets and an inside pocket (unlike the redpoint), which is nice. Overall I'm happy with it and would get it again.

The jacket is has a great soft feel and is light-weight but warm. I also like the simple and attractive style.

Bought a large to fit over my other layers and it's perfect. I'm 5'10", 170lbs. keeps me warm, dries quickly if you sleep in it damp. hasn't ripped anywhere yet.

The Cauldron rocks. Great athletic fit, plenty light. I like the use of elastic at the cuffs rather than velcro - less bulk. The hand pockets are nice and toasty with a little microfleece in there. It's a very simple and functional jacket - best insulated jacket I've owned. BTW, there are on pit zips - another reviewer mistakenly said there are.

Got this to fit inside a Marmot shell my husband received as a promotional item. It's really warm without bulk.

I was told that this was the to also be used as the Marmot Cyclone insert. I purchased the same size as what I have in the Cyclone and they did not fit so well together. The Cauldron is slightly larger that the cyclone and it does not have the attachments on the cuffs that would connect it to the Cyclone's cuffs. When worn by itself, it is warm and wind proof. But black is very shiny and in some cases can look like i am wearing a trash bag. Also the front does not come down as far as the back, which is ideal for an insert, but not so great when by itself.

I bought this jacket to be used as an insulated midlayer underneath my ski shell for very cold days on the hill. It's a bit baggy for this purpose (I'm 6'2", 187 lbs and bought the L - the M would be too short). I prefer my insulating layer to be more of an athletic fit. I tried on the Marmot Baffin which I found has a much more contoured fit and more in-line with what I'm looking for.

I love the feel of this jacket. It has a very sport friendly fit. Also has pit zips for when it gets hot. The only down side is that it isn't water proof but it does keep out wind.