One fine shell

By Max Ranked #2390 - Men's Technical Shells December 17, 2008

I wore mine yesterday during a deluge of slushy snow mixed with pebbly sleet and it had kept me dry. The hood covered my head well and the thoughtfully designed bill shielded my face from the elements. However, I got a glance of my hooded self in the mirror and I thought I looked silly. I understand that the hood was made to accommodate a helmeted head, but a regular non-skiing user would find the hood way too roomy even with the cinch cord built into it. It vents moisture so that I didn't feel clammy after walking several blocks as I wore an 800-fill down jacket under it. I agree with one of the reviewers that the pockets are smallish and I'm afraid my hands when gloved would not fit entirely in them. But overall I can say it's the best shell I ever bought (on eBay for $150 less than the regular price). I'm sure it will prove useful as a light jacket/raincoat during the Spring and packs small enough so one could bring it along as an emergency shell when hiking the boondocks in the Summer.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Escape Jacket - Men's

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