Gear Review
Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket - Men's
Great Jacket for mild conditions
By slc983
Ranked #3971 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 27, 2007
I have had my Marmot Approach Jacket for about two months now and love it. I have used it as a mid layer on cold days of backcountry skiing and as a top layer while climbing in chilly weather. I was in an absolute blizzard with this jacket and have had it in a moderate rain and stayed nice and dry. To test out the water resistance I even wore the jacket while running a hose over it and remained completely dry. I am not wild about the sleeve pocket. I never use it and would prefer to have a napoleon pocket with an MP3 port. If you are going to be using this jacket in temps that are less than 40 degrees F, then I would recommend adding a shell or beefing up your insulating layers underneath the jacket. All in all, I am very pleased with this jacket. Especially for the price.
View Details: Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- M3 Softshell (96% polyester, 4% elastane)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 27.75 in
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2, 1
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- (medium) 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- winter trekking, Nordic, light and fast ascents, layering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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