Better than Paclite

By iro2427233 Ranked #1137 - Men's Technical Shells November 12, 2008

I'm 5'10" 180 lbs. 41" chest, 32" waist. Longish torso. This jacket is cut just loose enough to fit a down sweater underneath. The length is perfect for me (mid zipper in front, mid pocket in rear) The fabric feels better against the skin, and seems tougher than Paclite. The hood fits a helmet nicely, and the neck comes up all the way to the nose. The arms are average length. I chose the Exum over an Arcteryx Alpha SL because of its superior fabric and better face coverage. It is has a slightly greater overall volume than the SL. I also prefer the flap over the main zipper, to a sealed zipper, as sealed zippers are sticky and I tend to raise and lower my zipper a lot as wind exposure changes. The hood adjustment is perfect.

This is an ultra light shell, meant to be stored in a pack until conditions change. It weighs a pound. It is not a canvas ski parka.

View Details: Marmot Exum Jacket - Men's

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