Good Coat, Perhaps Overpriced

By AWise Ranked #364 - Men's Ski Jackets March 4, 2008

I bought this coat for various winter adventures, but I got it in black so that I could wear it to my professional job. Adventure: this is a very solid coat (despite, as someone else noted, the fact that it doesn't look terribly durable). I've taken it snowboarding and roughed it over with trees and rocks and whatnot and it held up beautifully. I think it will continue to hold up over time. Its also perfectly waterproof and is well built to seal off any possible leaks. Its not as heavy or bulky as some other shells. Style: I was a bit underwhelmed by the design and materials on the inside of the coat. Looks a bit shabby and the lining material seems sorta cheap, while the pockets are not particularly well placed or created. I think Marmot was cutting corners on the trimmings in order to sell a really good Gore Tex shell at a better price.
But it was still rather expensive.
In any case, it is definitely doing its job, especially in the outdoors. 3 and half stars.

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