Gear Review
Millet Super Touring Softshell Jacket - Men's
Greatest soft-shell I've put on
By EZ-L Rockwell
December 30, 2008
I love this jacket! It's unbelievably light at only 15.7oz. and the Polartec is super-fleecy and comfortable on the inside. The fit is nearly tailored for my body-type (6'1"/slender). I forget that I'm wearing a jacket when I have it on. It feels like you have on a tailored dress shirt made of soft-shell fabric. It fits snuggly under the arms, so when you reach over your head, it doesn't ride up. It feels like you are wearing a nicely tailored shirt, rather than a jacket. The zippers are super easy to find and slide effortlessly, all but the main zipper, which is reversed (i.e. on the woman's side). I had trouble with that one until someone told me to put some chapstick on it. It glides better now. The hood is small, but I assume it fits under an ice-climbing helmet nicely. Call me nuts, but I am thinking about getting another one, in case they discontinue this model before mine wears out. This jacket is great.
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1 Comments Last Reply: March 10, 2010 By: m
EZ... What's the inside fleece loft like? A reviewer said that they felt impervious to icy wind and snow during a 12,000 foot winter ascent. What's the highest amount of wind you've experienced before you felt discomfort (and what was the temp?) Guestimate if you need to. I asked another question above as well... feel free to chime in on that one, or provide alternative softshell ideas. Thanks m8
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