Solid Softshell

By pnw_peter Ranked #190 - Men's Softshell Jackets December 22, 2011

This jacket fits the old adage, "you get what you pay for." I have been looking at softshell jackets for some time and decided to pull the trigger on the Arc'teryx Gamma MX. The jacket excels in highly aerobic activities where it breathes well and has a good amount of stretchiness making it extremely comfortable. I am 6'2", 175# and bought the medium to have a more athletic fit. The length is perfect and the back drops down to cover your butt. I wear this jacket around town because it has a very clean appearance and a sweet color (I have it in cardinal). However, I am more stoked about the jacket for BC skiing. I layer it over a wool base layer and have been comfortable in temperatures ranging form 10-30 degrees. The pockets may appear overkill, but they allow some to be used for venting while others are used for storing gear / food. Huge hood that can cinch down if you aren't wearing a helmet. Last weekend, I was able to skin up in heavy snow with the jacket, then cinch down the hood and take off down hill without getting wet or cold from wind. My only complaint about the jacket so far is that the wrist elastic is very snug and can be annoying to get over a watch when taking the jacket off.

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