Even better than expected!

By Michael Mallon Ranked #1213 - Men's Rain Jackets October 16, 2009

So I took a shot in the dark and ordered the Westcomb Specter LT Hooded jacket, black color, size medium, and it arrived today.

Compared to my last eVent jacket (REI shuksan) which weighed some 3.5+ ounces more than the manufacturer's quoted weight, this jacket is almost 1/2oz lighter than listed, weighing 10.66oz.

First impression of the jacket, high quality construction, love the minimalist design and attention to detail, especially the velour lining on the chin guard.

I'm 5'11" and around 180lbs, and around an average build, 40" chest, 32" waist (ever so slightly out of shape) and the medium fits my frame nicely, and as I continue to get back in shape in preparation for my PCT attempt, I presume it will come to fit me perfectly, as there is a definite "athletic" cut to the jacket.

The jacket has a decent bit of room in the shoulders and upper body area for ease of movement, and layers nicely over my Montbell Ultralight down jacket (also size medium.)

Overall, fantastic jacket, and I can't wait to give it a proper trial in the rain/snow in the coming weeks!

Bottom line, if you're counting ounces, buy it, you won't be disappointed!

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