fast, light, effective = best shell ever!

By HBrad Ranked #632 - Women's Ski Jackets March 5, 2009

I'm so excited to rave about this jacket! Here's a run down: PORTABILITY: Its ridiculously light (lightest jacket I've ever felt actually) and it folds/rolls up into about a large hand-sized ball! WATERPROOF? Ha! I ran the sleeve under the sink for about a minute and the water just ran off. FABRIC: nice, comfortable, and even a bit stretchy (not plastic feeling like some shells). FIT: I'm a small girl (5'3") but I have really broad shoulders- which is always a concern with jackets- The M instead of S fits great. It's long enough to cover down to my upper/mid hip. Also, when I raise my arms up the jacket body doesn't lift at all which is awesome! I would CAUTION ladies with broad shoulders, long arms, or extra-long torsos to size up. COLOR: (cinder) Its a really nice/flattering color. I would describe it as a dark cherry/burgundy/red-brown. :)

BOTTOM LINE: I travel a lot (Scottish downpour... here I come) and also spend a lot of time backpacking where rainstorms are sudden and intense. This is going to be a staple on EVERY trip because its super portable, light, and effective!!!!

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