This is THE jacket to end all Jackets!!!

By Cutback Ranked #1693 - Men's Softshell Jackets March 26, 2009

This jacket is the best jacket I have own so far. Looked at it forever and others jackets like it too and finally just decided to go with it. It stops the wind. PERIOD. No ifs ands or buts. It is a very warm jacket with a large range of temperatures due to it being windproof. I love how I can come from ~30 F outside to temps of ~65 F inside and still wear the jacket fully zipped and still be comfortable. It is very breathable so you won't overheat. It sheds light rain well, a torrential downpour might leave you S.O.L but that what shells are made for. Dries very quickly. The powercuffs and the cinch cords for the hips and neck help to keep heat in when it is cold and windy. I love the athletic fit and a shorter torso b/c I'm 5'8" athletic. I like how the arms are a tad long so when you reach up while climbing the sleeves stay still. It might not fit well when you first put it on, kinda stiff, but you have to break it in. Sounds funny for a jacket, but its true. Afterwards, it fits perfectly and moves very well with my body. I was able to layer with a t-shirt and 100-weight fleece pullover okay. I tried a heavier fleece, it worked, but was kind of tighter and restricting fit. Pockets are intelligently place with a nice inner chest pocket. The two front one are VERY large and are awesome for gloves and any you can cram in there with out starting to look like and idiot hahaha. I use it standalone or with my REI Taku shell and I am just about ready for anything Colorado can throw at me. Very durable and lightweight and packs down very small. No reason not to own this jacket. Its a go anywhere, do anything jacket. It is worth the money, especially if you can find it on sale for clearance. Gets a lot of compliments too. I suggest the peat moss.
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View Details: Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

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