How can something so light be so warm?

By BrettP Ranked #2474 - Men's Softshell Jackets October 19, 2009

When I first opened the package I was a bit disappointed. How could this jacket be warm at such a small weight? I was stuned after I tested it. It blocks wind very well, but I haven't tried it in rain just yet. This jacket keeps me warm in temperatures down to ehhhhh......about 30 degrees (F). Any action under that temp. is easily solved with a fleece layer underneath.

The dimensions of this jacket (especially where the arm meets the shoulder) make it so easy to move without the entire jacket sliding up the torso. Every place on the jacket near any moving body part has a little extra space to compensate for full range of motion.

I can see how this jacket is so expensive, but the original price kinda sucks. I would not pay $379 (MSRP), but for the sale price, this jacket is a steal!

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