Pocket-o-rama!

By OhK Ranked #1218 - Women's Ski Jackets November 25, 2005

Oh my! A pocket hunter's dream come true! Gals, if you like carrying the kitchen sink with you, I swear this jacket has a pocket for it! The info provided on the site list doesn't even come close to mentioning them all and they have been designed to function well. There's a place for my wallet, ski ties, camera, lip balm, goggles, cell phone, iPod, "necessities", and I still have room for more. Wow! Do note it isn't hydration compatible but again, if you can sew, it can be done without ruining the waterproofing. I wasn't looking to buy an insulated jacket and this one does have one drawback. The pit zips are too tiny. In fact they're teeny-tiny. I overheat rapidly and I'm afraid they will not be sufficient. OK, I do have a couple of other minor complaints. I'm sick of storm flaps. Take a lesson from Orage, magnets rock and are worth their weight, and more, in ruined sweater fuzz. Also, I'm tired of being a billboard. I realize I am being picky, and for the most part I am thrilled with this jacket! I almost never say this: this jacket is worth the price, and not many jackets are. As for the fit, a bit more boxy then some of their more girlie jackets. For me this is very good as so many jackets are too long and narrow for my short, curvy figure. Now when I raise and lower my arms my jacket doesn't get stuck up around my ribs and it is long enough to cover my backside. It is also soft and flexible.

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