Great Value

By D. Joshua Christensen June 9, 2008

I haven't used this jacket in any rain or anything, but just got back from a hike/trail run session with it and thought I would write a review. I have had the jacket for a few weeks, I haven't had any problems with the rubber popping out of the YKK zippers, this jacket is so lightweight it is amazing, I don't know that it is actually a softshell, since Helly Hansen calls it a windbreaker, but it gets the job done. The elastic zones under the armpit, from what I can tell are to help it breath better, and help it move better. I have no problem moving as much as I need to in this jacket. The green color is awesome, for real. I have no complaints with this jacket. One thing I found to be weird, is that where the hood adjustment cords are, there seems to be a thin layer of poly/cotton which immediately pulled out of the jacket when I washed it once, maybe it was there for packing purposes? I have no idea, it seemed weird, but oh well, it works and doesn't seem to change the jacket at all.

I can't think of anything bad to say about this jacket. It was a pretty chilly day on my trail run this morning, splashing through water, and hiking overs some left over snow patches, I didn't get hot and I felt like the jacket has great breathability, however, since it wasn't a hot day it didn't get tested all the way. If you want a softshell quality jacket at a low price, this jacket is awesome!

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