Outdoor Research Mithril Softshell Jacket - Men's

If you want to stay warm AND dry in the winter, this coat does it all. A soft shell like coat, with its fleece interrior and stretch, but it is 100% water proof! I have used it ice climbing and on epic storm days powder skiing. Very comfy, keeps you bone dry, but maybe too warm for skinning up hill. For ice climbing and the downhill it rocks. A little on the short side, so tough to keep it in your harness while reaching up and climbing, but no big deal. Especially for the price, you get A TON with this coat

I really wish I didn't have to return this jacket, but with anything other than a tight fitting base layer, it is very tight under the armpits. I'm 6'2", 200lbs with a longer than average torso, but the rest of the fit for the jacket is perfect. Too bad really, as it breathes very well for a waterproof soft-shell, is made well, and keeps you dry.

This is a pretty sick jacket. The taped seems make for a unique/steezy look. This jacket works well, both as an "around the town" shell as well as a functional jacket. I've skied in it on windy, 10 degree days in New Hampshire with a Capilene 3 shirt underneath. I was cold on the lift, but nice and toasty on the way down. The jacket repels water and blocks wind like a champ. Its strechy and provides good range of motion for ice climbing as well. The insulation, is much more of a fleece lining as opposed to legit insulation, and if its more than chilly this jacket definitely requires layering. That being said, with a long-sleeve poly-pro base layer and a synthetic insulated sweater I was quite comfortable when the wind chill drop to 5 Fahrenheit and the winds gusted to 65 mph at the summit of Mount Washington. The internal "media player" pocket is a great addition and it allows your to run headphones up from the inside. The front pockets are big, an the zippers are bomber. Pit zips would have been a nice addition and the jacket is a little short. I am 6'2 and the large drops right to my hips, not leaving much over lap between jacket and pants - not for deep days. It fits under harness nicely, but if it were slightly longer I would have given it 5 stars. All around though, price factored in, its a solid jacket!

Great price, nice color and I liked the "attitude" of the visible taped seams. But, the fit-- it was very tight along back if I reached forward with a ski pole, and it needs another inch or so at waist level (other reviewers had same comment) since it pulls up when active and a frigid cold hits your waistline. Might fit better for others-- wish I didn't have to send this one back.

This jacket has an understated style to it in black, with the black-on-black tape.
It is however not very warm. With a long sleeve shirt and a light fleece, I am barely warm enough behind the bench at a hockey rink.
It fits true to size. I am 5'10", 160 and the medium is perfect.
One other minor gripe I have is that things have minor tendency to fall out of the pockets, as the part inside the pocket below the zipper is not very deep.
Overall, a great spring jacket or warm winter days in Ottawa.

THis jacket had all that I was looking for .Except it was too small. If you are a xl order one size more. I am a 2xx and some stuff is really big on me then there is this jacket which was cool but just too small. dpM

This is the best jacket of this type I have owned. It is very well sealed to the elements and if you layer correctly it will keep you warm and dry. The material is tough and abrasion resistant. Of course, a lot depends on the activity, elevation, and weather; and your own personal heat generation. I have a lot of confidence in this jacket and I think it's a good value for the money.

5 STARS
I love it - it fits me well - I have long arms and a medium chest and it fits perfect in the chest and the arms are long enough. I'm not sure if it's waterproof in a downpour 'cause i haven't tested that yet, but I will. It's pretty warm, light though, and I've gotten more comments about this jacket than any piece of clothing I've ever owned. I'd buy another one today. Buy it - it's the perfect backpacking, everday, town-center, winter, rain jacket.

I bought one of these last year when I was in Seattle at the Outdoor Research store and it instantly became my favorite cold weather jacket. I've worn it in the rain and in the cold and for alpine skiing. It fits well and is bombproof. The hood will not fit over a helmet but that is the only fault I can find it with this jacket.