Marmot Guides Down Sweater - Men's

Ive used this sweater as a layer while backpacking during the winter. Its kept me warm well below freezing with a shell on. Im 5'5" and the small fits me well. Its a bit puffy for my liking. I prefer the look of the Mammut Down Sweater when using these as a layer. As a jacket around town it looks nice and keeps me warm. I like the soft lining on the collar, chin and in the pockets. Cut allows lots of movement. Worn my backpack over the jacket and it hasnt shown any signs of wear.
When I didnt need it, it packs down really well to fit into my pack.

This is a great jacket it fits perfectly for my son he is15 and 6 ft 2 and it looks a little bulky but its a great fit its very warm but its still roomy to wear something underneath

Okay I have had a Rab Peak Down smock for the past 13years and it has been a wonderful servant. It has been equally great on the highstreet and on the rock face belaying but after much selecting I decided on the Marmot Guide Down Sweater.

The look is fantastic but it just isn't as warm as I had expected. The loft is inferior to my Rab jacket even though it has pretty much the same specs. I put this down to the construction of the jacket. The jacket doesn't have the stitch through baffle construction of the Rab which prevents cold spots in windy conditions. The jacket rides up when you raise your arms despite it's reputed angel wing construction and it feels a little short in the body.

In it's defense if I had never had the Rab I would have thought it was pretty good. The wicking fabric at the collar and zip protector is very snug and it is well made but unfortunately it feels like I have taken a step back with this jacket.

This is a very warm coat. I have worn this coat everyday for about 3 weeks now and have not been disappointed. I was really surprised with how well the coat repels water and maintains it warmth. I really like how it fits and how soft and comfortable. I am 6'4" 235lbs and I have an XL. This is one of my favorite coats.