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Columbia Blade Run Parka - Men's

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what jacket would you recommend: the marmot oracle or the columbia...

By Ranked #568 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets November 10, 2008

what jacket would you recommend: the marmot oracle or the columbia blade runner for the best all around jacket?

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By Ranked #94 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets November 10, 2008

First off, these are two completely different jackets. The Oracle is more waterproof, but the Blade Runner is more insulated (obviously, since it contains a removable fleece). Both are good for different uses, but neither is the best in its respected category. If you're looking for a ski/snowboard jacket (like the Blade Runner), you'd be better off getting something from TNF, Marmot, etc. that is made of Gore-Tex, especially if you are looking for maximum waterproofing. Then you can purchase a less expensive midlayer fleece for insulation. I find that it is most important to have a good outer shell, because it is the only thing keeping you dry, whereas it is easy to add more baselayers in order to keep warm. If you are looking for more of just an outdoor jacket (like the Oracle), there are a lot of good choices from a lot of different makers. Just make sure you know what you want.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] nylon; [Shell lining] 70% polyester, 30% nylon 
Insulation:
[Removable liner] 100% polyester microfleece 270g 
Waterproof Rating:
[Shell] 5K 
Breathable Rating:
[Shell] 5000g 
Core Venting:
[Shell] Underarm zips 
Pockets:
[Shell] 2 front, 1 internal goggle, 1 security 
Seam Taped:
[Shell] no 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Zip-in Compatibility:
Yes, removable liner included 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, winter wear 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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