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climbing Volcan Domuyo (arg)
Maxi Ivanissevich
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climbing Volcan Domuyo , Neuquén, Patagonia Argentina, variant jacket is great! warmth, light and comfortable!!
Favorite jacket ever, hands down
Matthew Van Wagner
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Uinta casual
Amazing
Daniel
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This is my favorite jacket, so far this season it has been snowboarding with me twice, I use it as a substitute for a fleece. The jacket fits perfectly and is very warm. Not to mention I get countless compliments when I wear it to school. This jacket is perfect for a mid layer in snowy conditions, and a light jacket when it gets a little cold outside. Also, the sleeves have thumbholes which really help to keep the snow out of your gloves.
Bottum line: Amazing jacket, I would recomend it to anyone
Variant Insulated Jacket
sdejong785091
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I use this for BC skiing, it nice for skinning in because of the large area that breaths. The front keeps the wind off and the body warm. You need to be a little careful of what you wear under it ( hiking in) or you could get pretty warm. I wear a Patagonia light wieght capline or a Swix shirt ( a little heavier) depending on the temp and wind. the Pat. for temps above 25 or 30 degrees and the Swix for below 25 degrees and of course the Jacket on top.
Great mid layer!
nicp128324
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I use this primarily as a mid layer under a shell. Works very well for this purpose. Breathable enough to be comfortable, slim fitting, very nice piece. I use it frequently under shells because of how nice fitting and warm it in fact is. Highly recommend.
Super nice multi-purpose jacket
Doug Oldiges
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- Gender: Male
I have the green (with white zippers) and it looks good and performs really well. It's has a lot of stretch and since I planned on using it for aerobic activities, I ordered a size down and it's just right. For those guys with long arms that are afraid to order down a size, don't worry, the sleeves are plenty long and have a lot of stretch. Good as a mid-layer insulating piece in cold conditions or also outer piece down to I'd say about the mid 40's.
What is it? Who cares!
Daniel Hupp
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This was easily the most confusing layer I had with me. It took me a few weeks to figure out whether it was a mid layer, outer layer, or even a base layer, and what I found out was it performs in all of these categories. It is made up of both fleece and synthetic fiber filled material, which makes it very versatile. It kept me very comfortable at night when I needed something warm, and it kept me comfortable when I would go for my morning jog before climbing (which I would wear it for as well). For any high exertion activity, the variant kept me warm, but not hot, and allowed my body to breathe. For any low exertion activity, the variant kept me very well insulated, and I would stay warm without wearing anything too bulky. Once I discovered this layers many uses, it became my go-to layer for practically everything we did in the backcountry. I would not recommend using it as an outer layer during the winter months. It’s a good insulator, but it would serve you better as a mid layer with something else on top.
How well will it block wind?
Andy
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How well will it block wind?
Reid Pitman
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The arms and back breath very well, This jacket is best used as a mid layer.
I was wondering how this jacket would serve...
Andy
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I was wondering how this jacket would serve as an everyday fall/spring jacket(nothing necessarily super aerobic).
Josh Chapman
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Hey Andy,
It would probably work just fine for that but is definitely meant for high output activities. No reason it can't keep you warm just hanging out.
Doug Oldiges
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Hi Andy - I use mine for both layering and alone for both light aerobic activities and just around town, it's really well suited to a wide range of uses.
Perfection achieved!!!
Arthur van der Pluym
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This is the most versitile jackets i have ever worn.
I've used this for running in winter time, ice climbing, mountaineering, as insulation layer in the winter with nothing else but a gore tex shell. because the back is not insulated you wont sweat but you wont freeze either, because the front keeps your body up to temp. note that this jacket is best used for excercise, not so much for standing still and poking in your nose
This jacket is not really made for skinny people, if you're a big guy with a lot of muscles this is a perfect fit for you
Awesome Jacket
Bryan Vernetson
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This jacket is sweet. It is perfect as a layering piece for skiing or ice climbing and stands by itself during less harsh activities. The wrist gaiters are good, but bulky as they added them in with extra fabric (weird). I have the green and it is sick!!!
Pretty cool concept
Justin
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MARMOT
If you could make a version of this jacket with full insulation around the core and back leaving the sleeves as is, I would be in heaven!
I layer this with the ROM and although perfect for those high intensity activities where the sweat can be dissipated quickely.
For those days in the fall when i sit by a campfire in the evenings an insulated version of this sucker would be awesome!
Northface came out with one this year but it looks hiddeous.
The only other option is the baffin that is not that appealing due to the fit of the garment.
Douglas Falch
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Check out the Marmot Merger Hybrid Jacket. This has insulation on the front and back, but the sleeves remain the same.
jld4363243
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If you want an insulated front and back, but the arms to stay the same, why not just get an Primaloft vest? Something like the Patagonia Nano Puff vest would seem to hit the spot...Plus you'd have more flexibility with layering.
Nice concept but...
joe1476245181
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Nice concept but the fit of this jacket for me was very odd. The insulated front torso seems nice but is extremely thin, not sure about the warmth. For $150, this thing is getting returned.
Why is this jacket so heavy compared to...
joomington2240041
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Why is this jacket so heavy compared to the TNF Animagi or the Arcteryx Atom MX? All three are similarly constructed but this one is ~150 grams heavier than those two.
Ryan Hamilton
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The powerstretch material weighs more.
joomington2240041
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The Arcteryx jacket uses Power Stretch as well...
Rselter2244177
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I think B.C. has the weight wrong on this one, Marmot is calling it only 12.8 oz.
Marmot Variant jacket
Sam P
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Jordan from Marmot shows us the Variant jacket at the 2011 SIA tradeshow in Denver, Colorado.

Doug Oldiges
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