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By Elizabeth Rosen Ranked #53 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets July 18, 2010

First off, very good jacket. Warm, wind resistant, lightweight. Functionality is perfect for cool to cold activities, depending on exertion levels. A night hike to 12 or 14K, ending with the sunrise is a good place for this layer. Thin enough for under a shell. As a Belay jacket, order a size up or else you have a form fitting insulation piece and the hood won't fit a helmet. I wear a medium Patagonia Puff or DAS. The Prism would need to be a Large for me as a belay piece. I'm wearing it under things however and ordered a Medium, which fits very true at 5'11 170-175lbs.

My experience with primaloft eco is that it kind goes with your body temp. It doesn't seem to get too hot (like when you come in from outside), but will be very warm between 35 and 50F and warmer when moving/working.

Pockets are good, set hight for harness. I wish there were and inside pkt. The pockets are insulated too! (a layer of primaloft on both outside and inside next to body). Jacket packs small and neatly into self stash pocket. Ends up the size of a bible or so.

Lastly color and cuffs. The orange on the interior is bright, not dull like the photo. The blue is also richer than the photo. I like the look in the photo better. It is more vintage and low key. If you like Auburn football, you'll love these colors, although the blue is not Navy. The blue is better than the orange. The photo added by backcountry is a much better depiction of color here.

The cuffs should be adjustable IMO. The straight elastic is snug, but I don't always need it so close to the wrist.

All said, great jacket for weight, warmth and will be durable I'm sure.

View Details: Montane Prism Insulated Jacket - Men's

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