Terrific - Warm and Sturdy

By busotti Ranked #1267 - Men's Softshell Jackets March 27, 2006

A nice hybrid between a hardshell and softshell. Definitely not "crunchy" like hardshells, yet sheds water, is windproof and pretty tough fabric. I'm pretty comfy in the 30's with this, a Patagonia R5 and some gloves. Huge pitzips, lots of pockets, and a second bottom zipper to unzip up from the bottom.

I don't give the "breathable" fabric claims of any of these manufacturers much credibility. Having pitzips is most important for temperature control. It's definitely more utilitarian than fashionable. Far from ultralight, so it may be left behind on multi-day treks.

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