I originally bought Gen 1 of this jacket in black/neon green and absolutely loved it..then I lost it. So I bought the Gen 2 also in Black. First the good stuff - I love the exterior material, general design and insulation level of this jacket. The shell is softer than Goretex and has a nice texture. The insulation is perfect as an all day winter jacket except the coldest of colds. The new black/green combo is pretty nice.

Here is what I don't like - I *think* the fit this year is a little larger. It might be my imagination but I don't recall the jacket hanging so much on me. I am 5-9, 170lbs, 33in waist, slight athletic build. I bought the Gen 1 jacket Large and it was a perfect fit for what I wanted - slightly roomy but I wouldn't call it baggy. Gen 2 feels more baggy. In addition, 1 stitch inside already came loose which is somewhat annoying for a new jacket. All in all I still like the jacket but I don't love it like my Gen 1. It's possible the Medium may now be a better fit on Gen 2 but I don't want to bother ordering another

This is a great jacket. I won't use it in serious weather for quite some time, but I don't doubt its performance. Craftsmanship is great. The black and lime color combo looks good in real life...way more functional looking than your average baggy snowboard jacket with whacky prints. I was looking for a synthetic insulated jacket that was lighter than a TNF Nuptse, and less cumbersome than a shell + fleece combo for everyday winter. This fits the bill. I am 5'-9", 165lbs, 34" waist with a slight athletic build. I bought a Large and very happy - exactly the right size that allows layering if I wish to do so albeit sleeves a wee bit long. Very comparable to Mountain Hardwear sizing. I could have gone medium, but it would be a snug fit with anything beyond a thin layer. The wrist gaiters are OK. Great for performance, kinda overkill for everyday use but I'm OK with them. The cut of this jacket is not really designed to be baggy. If that's the look you want, you should look for another jacket rather than size up because the sleeves will be too long and the fit won't be correct.

I'm a big Marmot fan and these pants are solid. Functionally they work just fine - what you would expect from ski/snowboard pants. Two gripes. One, Marmot sizing is too small. I wish they made sizes more like The North Face. I normally wear a Medium for almost all men' stuff, but needed a large here. They are true to their sizing. If you wear anything over a 32" waist, you need the large or higher. Second, the knee pads are too low. They are off about 6". I think it's a great idea to have them, but I had the same problem with both Med & Large sizes and I am 5-8. Otherwise solid offering from Marmot

Just a thin shell that's softer and stretchier compared to Gore-Tex shells. The construction is impressive with the taped seams and pit zips. I've used it in serious New England snow conditions and it works flawlessly. Be careful with MH sizing. I am 5-9", 160lbs, 33" waist and bought Medium. The Manticore works fantastic with my MH Link jacket but it's a SNUG fit. When I cross my arms, I get that "pulling" feeling on the shoulders which I like. I didn't buy this jacket for the bitter cold so I don't need anything heavy underneath, but if you want this jacket for every layering condition, you have go up one size to your norm. My new fave winter shell!