buy two

By Ty Nelson Ranked #48 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets May 2, 2009

This is one jacket that I wouldn't hesitate to own two of. It weighs almost nothing and it's the kind of jacket that is nice to always have with you. I'm thinking about getting a second one to have always packed up and stashed away. It packs down super small - maybe the size of a tennis ball? - so it fits nicely in a camelbak, fishing vest, or ski pack. What has surprised me about it is how versatile it is, and how much I wear it. I bought it to keep with me while fly fishing and on bike rides in case of an unexpected storm, but it has turned out to be worn much more than that. It breathes really well, almost like a super lightweight soft shell, while still protecting against wind (very well) and water (pretty well). You can tell there is a really nice DWR coating on it, and the Patagonia construction is as good as it gets.

I expected it to be stuffy and clammy once I started working up a sweat in it, but it works really well in any temp you would use it in. I've even started carrying it with me on ski tours. Get one for yourself (or two!)

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