Form follows (way behind) function...

By Donner Party Ranked #3224 - Men's Softshell Jackets February 13, 2007

You have to evaluate this jacket purely for its versatility and functionality for backpacking use; it can serve as an insulating softshell and a rain shell, basically a do-anything technical backcountry jacket, for a pound of weight. On that basis it's quite unique. If you're hoping to get some around-town wear out of it, however, think again. The hood stowing system isn't particularly functional and looks sloppy, best to just leave the hood out all the time. Also, the collar is very high and squared off at the zipper, so it tends to poke you in the chin and neck constantly unless you unzip the jacket most of the way (which looks sloppy) or zip it all the way up (in which case half your face is covered). Hard to wear comfortably and fashionably around town, but for a technical piece of gear to shave weight from your load it's an absolutely unique, supremely versatile jacket.

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