Great for just about everything

By Ben Lyman Ranked #4517 - Men's Softshell Jackets November 20, 2007

I don't know about "waterproof," but I've also been loathe to try it out when it matters (and when it's pouring out). It's thin enough and form-fitting enough that it'll fit nicely under a shell, and it works wonders as a mid-layer in the most horrid weather I've tried it in (38 degrees F, 45-60 mph wind, and pissing rain). It's also been great for that first bit of a hike or tour when you want that extra warmth but don't want to overheat--and with the pit zips, it'll keep you comfy until you get so warm that all you need to hike in are your thermals. I'm usually a M, as I've got a pretty small frame, but the L fit me much better (172 lbs, 6' 2").

Update: I've been wearing this jacket for going on two years now, and I love it. I wore it almost every single day I skied last year (~40 days touring, ~60 days inbounds and slackcountry). It has withstood rain, freezing rain, hail, and 1"-an-hour-plus snowstorms. It's so comfortable that I wear it around town. I pretty much live in this thing, and coming from a guy who lives in a rainforest, that's high praise for a softshell.

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