Gear Review
Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket - Men's
Not worth the $
By brad745858
Ranked #2129 - Men's Softshell Jackets
January 5, 2010
This jacket is in no way worth $120. It's little more than a windbreaker from Target. My $60 Columbia Ascender softshell is warmer, the same weight, and more wind and water repellant.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
-Lightweight
Cons:
-Uninsulated, COLD
-water RESISTANT not repellant. Jacket soaks quickly in even medium rain showers. Granted it's not a rain coat, but you'd expect a little more for $120.
-does not block wind
-short length. I am 6' 1" and ordered a large, which barely came to the top of my pants.
-TIGHT! The large size barely fit me, and I am average build: 6' 1", 170 lbs. The chest and shoulders were skin tight and constrict movement.
Bottom line: buy for fashion statement, not functionality.
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View Details: Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- M3 Softshell (96% polyester, 4% elastane)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 27.75 in
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2, 1
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- (medium) 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- winter trekking, Nordic, light and fast ascents, layering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: December 27, 2010 By: rev
If you had bothered to look at Marmot's site, you'd see that length is a short 27.75" and is made of an M3 softshell- more breathable and stretchy, but less wind- and water-resistant than than their M2 and M1 softshell fabrics. Intended use being active use, the fit is athletic, not boxy like the Columbia. Next time, save yourself the time, money, and frustration and actually do a little research to choose something more appropriate- rather than let the logo dictate what you buy. I haven't tried the Approach yet, but I am looking at the Approach precisely because I want a light softshell that is very breathable and isn't too heavy or warm for active use outside during the winter. The Columbia Ascender didn't breath well enough for me for this purpose, and the cut didn't work well for exercise.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes