Great Pockets

By 3-pinner Ranked #1476 - Men's Ski Jackets January 20, 2010

This is a very good shell. There are well-placed pockets everywhere. There's a convenient and appropriately sized pocket for just about anything you want to carry. The fabric is water proof and breathes pretty well, with pit zips when it really gets warm. Other reviews comment on sizing. I normally wear a large in t-shirts and jackets, and found the large to fit just right. There is room for layering with a fleece jacket underneath, and on a really cold day, a bulky down jacket. But it isn't sloppy or tent-like. Buy your normal size. The sleeves are a little on the long side, but that also helps with layering and keeping the snow out.

I replaced a North Face with this. The pockets, both number and functionality, are much better on the Mountain Hardwear. The North Face fabric may breathe a little better. The hood will zip of the North Face, but not on the Mt. Hardwear, but it rolls up tight enough that it's out of the way when not needed.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's

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