The redpoint optimus a such a versatile, well built, durable jacket which is good for any conditions! It the the #1 jacket I take on expeditions and up climbs because it is not super heavy, has an insulated hood and the primaloft will insulate even when wet. This piece was recently updated with some new nylons that make it feel softer and silky. It will last forever and not disappoint!

I really can't believe this jacket doesn't have any reviews yet - it has nothing short of a cult following. It is amazing how some of the most simple designs are some of the best. Nothing too crazy here, just a really usable 100 gram insulation package, GREAT fitting hood, and the nice benefit of a kiss coat of extra water resistance on the hood and shoulders. If I could only have one jacket, this would be it.

This jacket has been great for ski touring,ski mountaineering,the hood really becomes a bonus when it gets really cold.
Casuall enough to wear around town without looking to technical!

I wore this jacket today around 20 degrees with just a t shirt and I was surprised how warm it was. Kept the wind out and feels very light. Definitely exceeded my expectations!

This is a great jacket for a lot of things. I always take it in the mountains during the winter and I wear to work everyday. My only criticism is that its cut is a little bit loose, but that is nice when its really cold and I want to layer underneath. I do especially like the hood of this jacket beause of the great fit and warmth.

If I could only have two jackets to survive the harshest of elements, I would grab this sucker and my Arc'teryx Alpha SV shell. This Redpoint jacket, in combination with the hood, is very, very warm. I have used it snowshoeing a lot and I must say that I actually get too warm - that is with temps in the high 20s / low 30s. Single digits and teens should be fine for aerobic activities, especially with the fact that. An added bonus is the fact that the jacket has the dual zipper so it's easier to regulate your body temp.

But man, whether the wind is whipping around me at 60 MPH on a ridge or I'm stompin around in a blizzard, this thing really has allowed me to not worry about getting cold or anything.

I won't ramble too much about this jacket but bottom line is that it performs very well in all winter conditions.

Before working at BC.com, this was my ONLY cold weather jacket. If you are looking for something to wear 99% of the time when cold, this is it. Not waterproof, and found that the "kiss" of PU is pretty insignificant, even by Utah standards. The second time I wore this was in Moab, during intense rain and snow (freakish). I was warm, even though my jacket was somewhat saturated.