Best. Trail running jacket. Ever.

By dls4 Ranked #236 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets July 25, 2010

Amazingly, a super-light shell that cuts wind and the chilling fog we get here in the Bay area, but still breathes well enough to not turn into a sauna on punishing trail runs. Shell material is surprisingly quiet for nylon and seems pretty durable–the back panel, less so. But cut really well for cycling or running both, with a nice looong back hem that covers your kidnesy when down on the drops. Sizing and cut are spot on, juuust enough room to fit a mid-weight baselayer, but not baggy at all on the runs. Best of all? NO JANGLY-ASS ZIPPER. The chest pocket is on the inside and secures with velcro, which also eliminates the bouncing key problem. I use this backpacking almost constantly and the breathable back panel is actually pretty nice against the pack–although I question its durability in the long term (also, not thick enough to stop the skeeters). But that's what the iron-clad guarantee is for, right?

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