Marmot Palisades Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

I am very happy with my Pallisades jacket and it is exactly what I wanted for down hill skiing. It is well made and has all the features I was looking for downhill skiing - light weight shell with minimal lining; zip off hood so there is no flapping hood and bulging collar if stowed; zip out powder skirt for non powder days; pit zips to vent off heat when you warm up; 3 external pockets and 1 internal pocket to stash items; sufficient adjustment options to retain heat or vent off heat. I also have a Marmot Cloudlight jacket which does not have any lining that I have skiied in for two years but it is more comfortable to have the minimalist lining in the Pallisades. The cut and panel alignment also mean there was no restriction in arm and shoulder movement. I love it!

A fantastic shell, in a gear world saturated with expensive performance gear, this coat stands alone. It performs flawlessly with it's bomb proof Gore Tex outer shell. Removable powder skirt and hood, what more can you ask for? Sizing is good for layering and Marmot fleeces zip in too. Large fits my 5'9" 175 lbs frame, roomy for layering, but it is a shell. Totally worth the $$, get it.

this jacket has been a perfect shell for hiking and backpacking to warm weather skiing in So. Cal. fully waterproof and it breaths well. its a lilttle big in the fit but it allows plently of room to layer up on colder adventures. in my opinion marmot has the highest quality in there outdoor performance gear.

Size is very very big. I like the features and the feel of the jacket, but the sizing is waay off. Even with a thick insulated jacket under this, I still felt like it consumed me. I'm 5'10" and 165 (40" chest), so I medium usually fits me well with a little room to spare. I felt like I would need an XS for this to fit right (even with) insulation. Otherwise it's a really nice jacket, but Backcountry.com has such an excellent return policy, I decided to use it.

This shell is definitely bombproof. It doesn't fit as well as I'd like though. It's baggy through the torso and short in the sleeves. Even with all my layers on it still swallows me. Functionally it is a great shell though.

My husband loves his Marmot shell - it's a real upgrade from what he's used to. It's breathable, seriously wind-resistant and comfortable. It looks great too!

Great shell. Definitely wind/rain proof. I had to exchange to get a smaller size...remember, these jackets are made to accommodate layers, so they run a bit bigger. Marmot rules. Backcountry's service was great too.