Drewmon

As a brand Sherpa is relatively unknown to the masses, so I was a bit hesitant to pick one of these up when I saw it on sale at SAC. But the value equation was good enough to get it and see about saving wear on my Marmot GoreTex Pro shell (save that for the harsh/extreme stuff on peak or in the deep woods) when I just step out for hikes and biking near my home. The Lungta is now truly my everyday wear shell during the winter/spring months.

Very good structure/construction, very windproof, good waterproofing, and excellent value. Fit is good (at 6' and 210 lbs (46 chest) the XL is a perfect for me) - slender but allows layering underneath.

Worn for over a year now with virtually no complaints at all except the Velcro cuff adjuster on the sleeve is softening the fabric and in turn reducing its water resistance. However, Sherpa support says not a problem to repair under their lifetime warranty if the product fails prematurely. Can't beat that... Pit zips are easily confused with actual pockets - so that can be annoying. Just pay attention and make sure you are actually placing whatever in your pocket and not dropping out to the ground.

I can also say I've never owned a jacket that garners as many compliments as this one does. People really like it and the color (Subji Green) is pretty distinctive.

Liked it enough to buy another one (actually - two more, bought one for my wife and a spare for me). Bought all of them via SAC and at that price this jacket is phenomenal. A great piece of gear.

Bought to get a warmer & drier glove than the Cloudveil gloves I was using that were on the road to fail (then I lost one anyway).

Warm and still offer a good amount of grip/feel.

Fit is pretty decent, but on my pair the cut on the pinky finger doesn't go deep enough. So they feel a bit weird, but seemed to get a bit better with break in.

Haven't really tested them to the rated temps yet, but they are keeping my digits toasty down into the 20-25F range so I suspect they can live up to their 15F rating.

I'd do 'em again...

Maybe a bit more suburban then woods oriented, but good for quick run or bike ride on the trails and to keep in the car for 3 season wear in a pinch.

Very wind proof and decent water resistance. Temps getting near 40F mandate a thin layer to provide insulation as the jacket effectively has none.

Cut is slim, sleeves are typical Marmot long (great for reaching the handle bars without exposing your wrists). Tail of jacket with a slight angle cut is also perfect length to cover your backside when riding. Pocket on the sleeve is actually nice for tucking credentials & phone while riding. Fabric seems fairly tough and not prone to pulling from snagging on trees while riding.

I am 6', 205# (husky I guess) and wear a 44R suit jacket.

Size L was snug fitting but doable, but in my case the XL allows for layering with most fleece jackets/vests without bunching or binding. I kept the XL, returned the L.

Overall, a good value if you are looking for a nicely built jacket to wear on easy hikes or rides that often wind up in your favorite bistro/caffeination spot.

Just received the jacket so I can't say much about its performance, but since many inquire about the sizing I thought I would post up my observations...

I am right at 6' tall, 205 pounds (not in great shape yet, so I am a touch thick in the middle). My typical shirt size:

neck = 16.5"
arms = 34"
chest = 44"

Bought the XL and the fit is perfect.

Sleeves are long enough to work well without allowing slack, I can layer under the jacket but it is not too loose, and nothing binds movement. It is definitely more of a mountaineering/hiking shell than a ski jacket since it is fairly form fitting and clearly designed for upper body mobility.

If it performs as well as it fits (and it's Gore-Tex Pro so that means it should be fine) then this jacket is pretty close to perfect.