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By Babak Sakaki Ranked #25 - Men's Down Jackets January 23, 2010

I've owned quite a few insulation pieces over the past few years and this one might take the cake as being the most versatile.

It has just the right amount of 800 fill down to keep you warm, but does not overheat you. Last night at Sundance, I wore this over a T shirt and didnt feel the slightest bit cold waiting outside Harry O's for the NAS concert. Temps were in the low 20s and it was dumping unholy amounts of snow (thank god), yet this jacket kept me warm and dry. After staying out there for an hour, my shoulders felt a slight chill.

Inside the concert, it was completely packed complete with the mugginess of a hip hop show. Nonetheless, I had the jacket on the whole time inside and wasn't uncomfortable.

If you are looking for a lightweight, hooded insulated jacket, this is it. The only thing(s) that compare in versatility are the BC.com Siphon Primaloft Jacket (one of the BEST synthetic jackets out there, IMHO) and the Arcteryx Atom (very similar).

The fit is similar to the non-hooded version (the Down Sweater), but SLIGHTLY longer with a brilliantly designed higher collar.

Oh, and the 22 denier fabric is noticeably more durable than my MHW Phantom or Marmot Greenland jackets, but not as durable as the Siphon (Bill, you've designed a masterpiece here.)

For Utah, this is jacket is everything you need in temps above zero. Below zero, you are going to have to layer substantially. Hope this review helps.

Oh, and I am 6'1" 185 and the Large fits me well, however I think a medium would have been better if I were purchasing strictly for a midlayer.

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