Gear Review
Finally a switch
By Macatawa
Ranked #4997 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 5, 2006
I have been loyal to North Face for the last 15 years of my life. Every time I bought a new piece of gear I would only buy North Face. Well I took a lot of abuse from some the guys about not trying Marmot. So it was time to buy a new ski jacket this year. I spent a lot of time in and out of outfitters trying to find something that I loved. I had my heart set on another North Face jacket until I found the SuperHero. When I tried it on for the first time I knew I was about to leave my beloved North Face behind. I have not taken it off since I bought it. When people see it I get great compliments but I don't care because it does exactly what I need it to do. I am looking forward to some back country snowshoeing this year and teaching my son to snowboard. I think this jacket will be perfect for all of my winter journeys. Sorry North Face but I might be a Marmot man now. We will have to see when we make that first jump off a rock while snowshoeing. In the mean time, I will stay warm and dry and wait anxiously to really put this jacket to the test. Which I am sure it will pass. If you are looking and thinking about making a switch this would be the jacket I would start with.
View Details: Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] windStopper Softshell (100% polyester), windstopper [panels] 81% nylon, 15% polyester, 4% elastane
- Insulation:
- no
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water resistant
- Center Back Length:
- [M] 28.5 in
- Venting:
- underarm venting gussets
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 chest, 1 internal
- Seams:
- not taped
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Weight:
- 1 lb 7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- climbing, snowsports, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.


