good looking, tough, and waterproof, but...

By CaptainStokes Ranked #2492 - Men's Ski Jackets January 15, 2007

I get compliments on this jacket - it has an interesting denim look to the fabric. In typical Patagonia fashion, it is well built. The construction is outstanding, most of the features work well, and the waterproofness, windproofness and durability of the material is great.
I would not use this jacket for long backcountry tours. It is a bit heavy and bulky - I have lighter shells I would use for that. But, for a quick lap or bootpack to that peak just out of bounds it would be fine.
Two negatives:
1. Those two zippers across the chest that look like pockets are actually ventilation – pitzips would work better for keeping the weather out. If I wanted to ventilate my chest, I would just zip down the jacket(!) These zips are redundant and unnecessary.
2. The removable hood would be a nice feature if it weren’t so difficult to snap in place in the front collar. You have to take your gloves off to get your fingers in this small fold of fabric. Pain. I just leave my hood always attached.

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