Spyder Patsch Tech Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

I love this jacket! That being said I have taken it out on some windy winter nights and regretted it. It doesn't cut through the wind like I'd like it to. I have also had the zipper come undone form the bottom twice. This doesn't bother be since Spyder has a lifetime warranty and Backcountry.com has the best return policy on the planet. If you're having doubts just get the jacket, you'll be glad you did.

the white is wicked cool not a nylon but a thin cord

the jacket in total is a good buy - i use it with a fleece underneath and it keeps me warm enough on days that hit around 35-40 as long as i'm not outside for over an hour or so. my only complaint is the hood - it looks cool and the drawstrings are placed well, but when it is up, the front droops past my eyes so i have to keep adjusting it or fold the front of it under itself (which doesn't look cool). it is pretty big for a hood in my opinion - like maybe its meant for a helmet to be worn but i doubt that because the shell isn't durable enough in my opinion to be worn as an outer shell skiing - the pockets have zippers which is a plus and the material in general looks and feels great - would recommend and/or would but again

Fits very well, functional design, water resistant, and perfect warmth for late fall. It looks great as well. Highly recommend this jacket.

Black Houndstooth Medium. I'm 5'9" 160lbs, skinny. With just a base layer it fits perfect, not too baggy. It's snug with a light midlayer (like a light fleece). The jacket has no stretch, and thus it is a bit constricting in the arms and chest over a layer. Beads water a decent bit. The only other complaint is that the zipper is weak, small, difficult to use with gloves and easy to miszip such that it comes apart. I plan on using it on sunny spring days on the slopes. Super stylish and a good value.

This Jacket is awesome. I got the Red Houndstooth and the pattern is really cool. I have quite a collection of North Face softshells, but I like the hooded softshell which is hard to find in a North Face. As far as confort and fit, the two brands fit similar.

This jacket was a replacement for a much-loved lost Patsch -- great jacket. My son had grown, though, and while the L fit him very well, he wants to be able to wear a relatively heavy layer underneath on cold days on the hill - so we returned the L to size up to an XL. He is 5'10" (and growing, so we can't go wrong) and about 160lbs.