Great Midrange softshell

By Grant November 22, 2009

Had this jacket for about three years now. I've worn it up Hood, Rainier, and Shasta. I've shot trap in Casper, Wyoming in -10F then rode Grand Targhee two days later in this jacket. The thing to keep in mind about this or any jacket is its designed purpose. Is this for standing out in the rain for hours on end? No. (though I do know a guy who did that and had no complaints) Should you make an ascent of K2 in it? No. It is also probably not a piece you want to be doing your morning job in either. That's why I call it mid-range. For the range of activities in between this jacket is almost perfect (nothing perfect).

Pit zips give it a huge comfort range, and the jackets movement is great. I'm 6'2" 145lb and wear a medium. I often pair this jacket with a Mountain Hardware Monkey Man jacket on the really cold days.

View Details: Marmot Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Men's

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