Sick jacket - great price

By Stinky Dave Ranked #357 - Men's Ski Jackets January 26, 2011

I've been using this jacket for well over a month, and it's great. Firstly, the fit is a lot baggier than you'd expect from Patagonia, but I really like for layering and freedom of movement (fits similar to a Burton sig fit). It's got a tall neck, which is fleece lined and keeps your face warm. It's got a fairly minimal design on the exterior, with only hand pockets (fleece lined as well) and 1 vertical chest pocket, so it's not like a "cargo coat" with all these pockets you don't need. Interior pockets are nice, with an MP3 player pocket you can access under the zipper flap, without having to unzip, it's great for changing out playlists. There is also a HUGE interior mesh pocket, for just about anything you need to stash. The mesh interior lining is smooth sliding on layers and keeps a separation from the exterior shell, so you don;t get clammy. The H2NO shell fabric keeps you bone dry and it's also very durable, plus there's large mesh pit zips to cool you down. The removable hood is a nice option, I wish the powder skirt was too, but it's fixed The price is a lot lower that you'd expect to pay for a Patagonia shell, but I'd rather have this than some of the $400+ models. I'd highly recommend this to skiers/boarders who want a baggier fitting jacket, to keep them dry and warm on the hill, and look badass to boot. The Gecko green is the color I got, and it's banging!

*I'd have given it 5 stars, but the hood is on the small side for helmet compatibility, mine will not fit comfortably, and it's a fairly low profile helmet. And, during cold wet storms (only), I had issues with the velcro not sticking very well on the arm cuffs - there needs to be a stronger grade velcro used there.

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