This is generally a great jacket for its intended purpose. Served as a good intermediate layer while trekking in Nepal and a light layer for windy days in Thailand. The hood is nice when the weather is unsettled and you might need a little extra coverage. Not sure I really need the extra breathability of the lighter/stretchy sleeves, but it does breath well for high output activities. For low exertion efforts, I often reach for a jacket with more full protection.

One issue though: Does anyone else have issues with the velcro tabs on the cuffs? I think I have last year's version and the velcro isn't very sticky, and tends to come undone/flop around while running, xc skiing, and even walking sometimes. It seems like too small issue to return the jacket (as I've considered), but it can be pretty annoying on this otherwise nice jacket.

Tech Specs:

Material:

[shell] Windstopper 3L with DWR finish (100% polyester); [panels] Apex Aerobic with DWR finish (90% polyester, 10% elastane) 

Fabric Waterproof Rating:

water-resistant 

Fit:

alpine 

Center Back Length:

71 cm 

Pockets:

2 front 

Hood:

yes, full-time 

Weight:

460 g 

Recommended Use:

climbing, ski touring, mountaineering, hiking, alpine camping 

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime