Montane Flux Insulated Jacket - Men's - 2011 BCS

I'm very pleased with the Flux jacket. I compared many other jackets and decided on the flux because it best met my needs. I wanted an insulating layer that is thin enough to layer under my shell with out looking like the michilin man. Also, I tend to run warm so breathability was also a factor. The hood works well with and without my helmut. Walking around Mammoth at night with only two thin tee-shirt weight layers I was warm with temps in the low teens. The shell fabric seems much more durable that a number of other jackets that I looked at. I have the black and the fabric has more of a matte finish as opposed to glossy. I was on the fence with this jacket vs. the Prizm and mainly went with the Flux because of the extra warmth.Fit is always an issue for me. Partly because I usually am between sizes and I'm very particular. I bought the large and it fits just about exactly the way I thought it would, I'm 5'10" and 170lbs. My chest measure 41". The shoulders fit perfect as does the torso. My Icebreaker tee and Patagonia R .5 fit perfect and my Shell fits over everything.My only issues with the large was with length which I pretty much expected. There not a big deal maybe an inch in the sleeves and one or two at the waist. Both have excellent cinches so they adjust easily. Articulated elbows would be nice but i know I'm picky.Overall, considering fit, warmth, price etc. the Flux is a great jacket and I'm very happy with it. The people at backcountry were very helpful and a great resource for comparing jackets.

I ordered this hoodie all the way from England because, after an exhaustive search, it had most of the features I wanted. I have a 48 inch chest, so I ordered a mens XXL, thinking it would be plenty large. I usually wear an XL. It is made in China, like virtually everything seems to be now, and it is sized like it is meant for children, or pencils. I understand the idea of not having too much fabric around the lower half to seal out cold, but this is ridiculous. A person with a 48 inch chest does not have a 32 inch waist, but that is how the jacket is made. The arms are also very narrow. Don't plan to wear any significant layer under it. I admit that I don't go for the fad of tight fitting outdoor clothing. I dress for real cold. But, that is why I ordered an XXL. It is much more like a mens medium. Well made, great features, and a very nice hood. But, don't buy it unless have a very thin torso and arms.

sending mine back, cs said all montane jackets have there zippers pulls on the left hand side. Sleeves were tight and also down to my knuckles

Wow i got this coat for $200 something, if i had to do it all over again i would great coat warm and light. The cinch's are well placed and very practical

I work for Monatane and we've been developing Primaloft jackets for years now but I can honestly say this is our best 60g yet. I've used and abused the Flux in Scottish and Alpine winter conditions and it goes where I go. Awesome array of pockets, Pertex Microlight outer, a hood that'll go over a lid and its stuffs into its own pocket to make a neat pillow. I've found that often thicker synthetic jackets are built as belay jackets and are just too baggy. This is a neat fit that'll live comfortably under a shell when moving in stiff conditions. Windproof, warmer than fleece and fast drying its high on my kit list.