I got this jacket from backcountry after going to REI to try on all different kinds. I looked at some Columbia, TNF's Venture, Sierra Designs, even the Crystalline, and this one stole my heart! I'm 5'5 130, and I fit easily in the small, with room for a hoodie underneath.

My boyfriend was convinced I should've just got a cheaper little shell, and kept teasing me about the jacket- until we went to Alaska (where I'm from). This jacket kept me dry and wind-free while biking the 22 mile tony knowles coastal trail, and I didn't get clammy. Our glacier cruise out of Whittier was on a horrible day, tons of fog, wind, and rain. His jacket was soaked through to his sweater, so it was my turn to tease since I was bone-dry!

I took it on hikes in the interior of AK and was easily able to walk, jump, grab, climb, scramble, etc, with this jacket on, the movement is incredible.

This baby comes camping with me all over Utah, and of course Yellowstone & Tetons since you never know when it will turn rainy. It's very easy to pack into the pocket, very lightweight, doesn't sound like a loud rubbery rain jacket, and best of all I still look cute and feminine when it's on!

Totally worth your money, this thing will last forever, and even if it doesn't Marmot's guarantee can't be beat!

Being from Alaska, I'm accustomed to wearing hoodies year round, even in the nice summers the temp can get low. I now live in Utah, and this sweater has done me well! This is my favorite out of all my hoodies (I have at least 15). I usually don't like zip-ups, but this one is great. The zipper doesn't get all bulged out like other zip-ups, in the wash OR
while I'm wearing it. The bottom gets a little snug once zipped, but it's a good thing on this sweater- it keeps you looking like a girl!
This sweater is great for camping, it's thick and warm. I've also worn it walking across campus in a snowstorm and it's been great.
All in all, worth the money!

I have the 08 model of this jacket, but they are darn near the same. It is awesome! It is very lightweight, I never feel like a marshmallow and I still look cute in it. I live in Utah now, but I am from Alaska. I took this baby up there last January and it was about 30-40 below zero and my core was nice and toasty! This is great for taking the dogs for walks in the snow, I can move around easily in it and it does not weigh me down. This jacket kept me COMPLETELY dry in one of the worst thunderstorms we had this fall, I was stuck outside volunteering all day and the rain never penetrated it. Great for extreme things like Alaskan winters, skiing/snowboarding, or mild things like walks and getting to and from your vehicle!
Hopefully they worked on the zipper in the 09 one though, it is kind of hard sometimes, but not enough of an inconvenience that I don't still love the jacket!

These shorts rock! There is no better way to put it. They don't ride up, which is very nice. They're super comfortable! Great running shorts, good for most activities!

I was very hesitant about the price but am so glad I bought it anyway! I'm from Alaska, but live in Utah now, which has winters that only get down to about 10 degrees. But this baby traveled with me up to AK this past January, which is the coldest month of year there, and I was nice and toasty! My legs and nose were numb, but my core couldn't've been happier in this jacket. It's so lightweight, it wasn't a pain in the as.s to lug around on the plane rides like other jackets can be. It's great for snowboarding, keeps windchill out! Great for super cold Alaskan weather, but comfortable enough to take the dogs and a 5 mile walk in a Utah snowstorm. This jacket rocks!

One thing I forgot to mention, the reason I gave it only 4 stars and my only complaint is that sometimes the zipper it hard to zip and get connected at the bottom.

I love this jacket! I was hesitant about the price, but I'm glad I bought it. I live in Utah and am from Alaska. This is not a bulky jacket and has kept me warm and toasty on morning dog walks. I've brought it up to AK in winter and haven't been cold. I love the fact that I don't feel like a marshmallow. The only thing I don't like is the zipper! It takes a little manuevering to get it to connect and it doesn't zip up very smooth, but other than that this jacket does great in cold and snow!