Mammut Men's Ultimate Pro Softshell Jacket

January 03, 2012

Great Jacket. Since last year I've been trying to replace my awesome but worn out Mammut Clime Jacket that I've been wearing daily since 2005 and this comes close to that. I previously bought the Mammut Ultimate Advanced which I absolutely did not like because the sleeves are not articulated so the entire jacket rides up and bunches up whenever the arms are raised. I also returned the poorly designed Mammut Alto Jacket which is awkward fitting and made of a stiff, heavy fabric that is not windproof. The Ultimate Pro has the best fabric (light and silky to the touch but still firm) and protection (the highest collar and longest sleeves). It also fits the best. Only thing is the sleeves are very long for the sizes due to the integrated thumb loop and wrist gaiter. I would've preferred the thumb loops to be retractable or hidden inside the cuff. Here the sleeves are about 3 inches longer than normal for the size to accommodate this seldom used feature. Also the jacket is NOT breathable so do not expect to do anything of an alpine ascent nature or strenuous while wearing it. Gore Windstopper is not the best breathable fabric and this jacket doesn't have pit zips (only ventilation pockets) to alleviate body heat and moisture. There is also no belay zipper. This is more of a Winter/Late Fall casual fleece that wont get worn in Spring or for anything activity above light hiking/camping.