solid piece

By tsaylor45 Ranked #2195 - Men's Technical Shells February 4, 2008

I haven't been out to test in the mountains yet, but I have had this piece for a week and it's solid. It keeps me warm hiking around campus all day long. I live in MN, and yesterday the weather dropped to -20F (-37F with wind chill) and I had my R1 Flash Pullover, Marmot Afterburner, and the Winter Guide on. I was warm all day long going to and from class. I haven't had any snow or rain to test it in yet, and I will report again after more rigorous testing. I am 6'0"/165 lbs, and the Medium fits very well, room to layer but not too bulky. It seems to be constructed well; the zipper goes off to the side a bit when zipped all the way up (more comfortable) and it zips very high to cover the face (very handy). Also, the hood is great to cover up your head, fits snugly so you can actually see when you turn your head. The only thing that I am not crazy about is the way Patagonia uses their pockets to double as vents, rather than having pitzips. Honestly, this jacket is heavy enough that two zippers wouldn't weigh it down anymore, and it means that you can't really use the pockets for your hands when you wear casually. Also, it has a tendency to get snow/rain/wind inside rather than just air to cool you off. Otherwise it would be a five-star piece I think, though I am judicious with my five-star ratings!

View Details: Patagonia Winter Guide Jacket - Men's

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