Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket - Men's

Returned this jacket because it didn't provide the insulation I wanted (to be honest, I wanted the Gravity jkt but that was only available in large, so I tried this to see if it would fit the bill!). As far as sizing goes, it is a good fit. I am a pretty standard medium and it was nice and snug. Delivery as always was problem free.

My experience is that you can rely on Marmot for high quality, good design, and great value. The Approach Jacket is no exception. The Approach is a lightweight jacket that's just right for cool, not cold weather. This is the jacket I'd choose to take on an airplane for all but the winter season. Its cut is a bit slim and unless you're a twig, isn't roomy enough to go over a bulky sweater. The exterior looks as though it will wear well. The interior lining is soft and comfortable. The YKK zippers looks strong and glide without catching or grabbing material on their route. Marmot's taken a nice approach with the Approach Jacket.

I have had my Marmot Approach Jacket for about two months now and love it. I have used it as a mid layer on cold days of backcountry skiing and as a top layer while climbing in chilly weather. I was in an absolute blizzard with this jacket and have had it in a moderate rain and stayed nice and dry. To test out the water resistance I even wore the jacket while running a hose over it and remained completely dry. I am not wild about the sleeve pocket. I never use it and would prefer to have a napoleon pocket with an MP3 port. If you are going to be using this jacket in temps that are less than 40 degrees F, then I would recommend adding a shell or beefing up your insulating layers underneath the jacket. All in all, I am very pleased with this jacket. Especially for the price.