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Warm and light
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Small
Nice insulated jacket for all-purpose. cold day in the office or summiting a nearby mountain over the weekends, I always choose this jacket. It's extremely light considering how warm you feel in this. Best choice for layering up in cold days without bulking. I love the fact it collapses into an internal pocket.
Love this down jacket
Versatile jacket is good from 30 degrees to 60 degrees in our Midwest fall and spring seasons - when you never know what youâre going to get. Athletic fit, but ok for layering.
Is this a weight jacket?
Would an XL be my best bet? I'm 6'2'' and weigh 225. Please confirm.
Will this zip into a Triclimate TNF jacket?
DO YOU HAVE 3X LARGE ?
Is this jacket machine washable?
Yes. I wash mine all the time with warm water, under a gentle cycle. The DWR finish will probably come off-unless you use a specialty cleaner like Nikwax. I use the little detergent balls and toss this in with some microfiber towels to aide in re-fluffing this jacket during the dry cycle. Oh, and you can dry it with low heat. Its loft bounces back to normal much easier than any down jacket I've ever owned.
Does it have pit zips?
No, no pit zips. Sorry.
Zion Approved
Purchased the XL with plenty of room for layering.
what temperatures does this jacket handle? (rough guess is fine) and is it good for an outer jacket for skiing in relatively dry ski conditions? (ie not snowing or raining)
I run a hair cold, but heat up fast. I'm comfortable sitting still wearing just this and a cotton t shirt in roughly 40-50 degree weather. If I'm setting up camp/unpacking or arranging pads/brushing holds/putting shoes on, I have to unzip it or take it off. With a R1 fleece underneath I'm solid down to the 30's just chilling as well.
I don't have an answer for your second question :(
Erick - I have used this jacket snowshoeing in light dry snow and it was perfect. I was a lot more wet on the inside from sweat than on the outside from any precipitation. Even at the end of the day when there was a fair amount of moisture in the jacket, it still kept me plenty warm.
Hi what size you recomend me in this jacket im 5.6' and i weight 183. let me now thank.
Get a medium. I'm 5'5 165 and medium fits great. I can still wear a light fleece or long sleeved shirt underneath too.
Hi! I'm 6'3" and 185 pounds. I'm muscular, but nothing crazy and I've got a short upperbody compared to my long legs. I don't like baggy jackets but I would like to fit a college sweater under the jacket without it looking way too tight. I must be able to move in it and on a side note I have really long arms aswell. What would be my best fit?
Hi I am a 5`9`` height and 176 lbs rather muscular, but not that much, should I get a small? I dont like baggy stuff
Get a medium. I'm 5'5 165 and medium fits great. I can still wear a light fleece or long sleeved shirt underneath too.
I actually tried these on in a store and was surprised to see how well a small fit on me. (5'10" 195lbs.--athletic) If you are going to use this as a midlayer underneath and not anything much underneath you may want the small. My only advice is if your waist is above 34" definitely size up. 32 waist is good with small.
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Hi, Im 6'3" and 160lbs. What would be my the best fit for me? I think a medium looking at the size and fit.
Hey James,
At your height and weight, I'd avoid getting a Thermoball since the fit won't be on par for your build.
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A medium good for me, being 5'8" 155? Buying as a second layer on top of base, under shell for snowboarding. Also can anyone give a size reference when packed, will be tossing in my pack for winter hikes.
A medium is probably a good size for you, especially as a second layer. Slightly smaller than a nalgene bottle when packed into its pocket. However, you can still compress it a lot more; so if you need it to occupy an even smaller space, you can make that happen.
Hi,
I'm looking at a middle layer for layering. I'm 6' tall and weigh about 235. Just wondering if this would layer well under my Columbia rain jacket.
Thanks!
This would be a great mid layer to fit under a rain jacket or a ski jacket. It is very light, warm, and low profile. Take a look at the sizing chart to find the best suited size for you
How's the breathability on this jacket (say as compared to fleece or down)? Looking at it as a midlayer for skiing.
Not bad. It's not waterproof, so that allows your body to breath better than other materials. For skiing you would be just fine. High-exertion activities will make you sweat a bit more--especially in warmer temps. But, if you get too warm, you can take it off and stuff it (literally) in your pack with no worries.
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Hi, I'm 5'10" 160lbs , Chest:96CM , Waist:81CM, Size S OR M?Thanks
I am 5'10" 155 lbs, and the small was perfect. I suspect that's the one you'd want.