tough and functional

By Gene Kriegsmann Ranked #2947 - Men's Technical Shells April 2, 2007

I am a traditionalist. Having started climbing in the mid-1960s I tend to distrust some of the new very light weight gear. In the Pacific Northwest rain gear gets pushed to the extreme. My last parka came from REI and was made from what was called Xtreme Gore-Tex. It never lived up to its name. The matrix fabric would get wet and the feeling of dampness permeated the interior of the jacket. It was a great disappointment.
The Cerro Torre has definitely restored my faith in Gore-Tex. I have spent several days in drenching downpours without any water penetrating the jacket. When I moved out of the rain the exterior of the jacket was dry in a few minutes. Nothing got wet.
The hood, sleeves, and zipper closures are superb.
This is a tough jacket that will stand up to the rigors of the Northwest. It slightly heavier than the others on the market, but I suspect it will still be fully functional when they have been replaced by their owners. I am of the school that believes a $400 jacket should last as long as its warranty, a lifetime.

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