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Columbia Wildcard III Softshell Jacket - Men's

Item #COL2097 | 0 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Good, not great

By Ranked #795 - Men's Softshell Jackets January 17, 2010

I have a previous version of this jacket - It had a different name then but it's the same jacket other than for details. I picked it up in Park City, at the Columbia Outlet store for $88. I'm 182cm tall and of heavy-ish build. The XL size is quite big and loose on me.

The jacket is quite well featured, apart from ventilation, which quite lets it down. Even so, for $200 this jacket is at the cheaper end of the market and, as such, is a bargain. The Columbia brand puts a lot of people off. If you are a brand-snob then you'll probably not be reading this review anyway though. Bottom line: If you are after a fairly cheap, well featured softshell then this is a very good option.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] 87% polyester, 13% elastane; [Lining] Ultra Wick; [Insulation] 60g Microtemp XF II 
Waterproof Rating:
Not specified 
Breathable Rating:
Not specified 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 chest, 1 media, 1 goggle 
Seam Taped:
No 
Powder Skirt:
Yes, removable 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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