Men's Super Hero Jacket
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Great Jacket - Performs as Advertised!
Love this jacket. This is my second attempt at going with a Marmot product versus TNF or Mountain Hardware. It looks great and fits even better! I was out recently in a high wind environment and the gore wind proofing performed excellent. Also, it will take the chill off for cool mornings but if you are in a snow environment this use this jacket as a mid layer. It breathes well and love the methyl blue color.
I'm happy to report that Marmot delivered again on quality and performance. This is a very versatile jacket and even in moderate rain it was not a problem.
January 23, 2012
Good versatile jacket
I bought this jacket before I knew about any of its features. I mainly got it for the removable hood and Windstopper fabric. I live in Georgia and it does not rain often, but the winters do get cold. I needed a jacket with a removable hood and would stop the strong gusts of wind whenever they do appear. I also wanted something that could be used casually as well as be versatile enough for most weather conditions.
This softshell jacket is great for moderate aerobic activity, mainly because of the gussets on the underarm area. It seems to breathe alright but I have not done anything strenuous in it yet. The shell material is amazing and feels softer than other soft shells. Even the wrist adjustments are soft. It is mildly water repellant. In a downpour, this jacket will get wet. In light drizzles, the water will bead up. A thing to note is that the hood is made of hard shell material. The Windstopper fabric does a very good job of keeping out winds. However, I think it may only be wind proof up to perhaps 20-30 mph. This may be because the seams are not taped.
The removable hood is a great feature since this jacket can double as a casual jacket. However, because the hood can be tucked into the collar (which is also a handy feature), it makes the collar look very bulky. This does not bother me.
There are 4 pockets total: 2 hand warmers, 1 Napoleon chest, and 1 inside. These are very handy. Note that because of the pockets, this jacket was probably meant to be used as an outer layer for access to essentials.
And speaking of layers, this jacket can be used as a mid-layer or an outer layer. If used as an outer layer, it can keep you warm by itself until perhaps high 30s F. Any lower and you will need a mid-layer. A 3 layer system with the Super Hero is perfect because the Super Hero does a good job of retaining heat while breathing out moisture.
The fit is great. I'm 5'5", slim athletic build and the arms do go past my wrists by an inch. It has a trim cut and I particularly liked this because I wanted a jacket that did not look bulky. A jacket that can keep me warm and look like I'm not wearing much is always a good thing.
All in all, this jacket is good for what it does. It retains heat, is water resistant, is nearly windproof, and allows for aerobic activity. It does has its limits and knowing what they are will help you enjoy the jacket even more. Like most softshells, it's a versatile jacket that doesn't really excel in any one area, but with the right layering system and planning, you can take this almost anywhere.
Perfect for these conditions:
-Slightly wet
-Windy
-Mildly cold to very cold (must use mid-layer)
-On Snow, but not snowing. Do not fall down either.
Most important features:
-Removable hood
-Water resistance
-Windproof
-Drawstrings on all extremities to keep out drafts and retain heat
December 21, 2011
3 season jacket
LOVE this very slick jacket, so light I don't even feel it on - pair with any midlayer and you can stay toasty and comfy from 55 Farenheit to 25 farenheit and yet slick enough for roaming around any cosmopolitan city around the globe!!
March 28, 2011
Great Jacket!
This jacket didn't turn out to be what I was expecting when I ordered it but I'm happy with it anyway. The body is made of a lighter, stretchier material than the shoulders, which gives great range of motion. It is definitely windproof and sheds water well. It's warm for a light soft shell but it won't stand on its own in colder weather. I'd prefer pit zips to the "gussetted vents" (patches of very breathable material under the arms) but it does breathe pretty well. And, on top of everything else, it's a nice looking jacket. Great product overall!
January 21, 2011
Super Hero
Jacket is warm but not what I was expecting. At about 40ish, you are still cool, was expecting a warmer jacket, could almost be used as a light running jacket, but for that it was not worth what I paid for it. Again, it is OK for a LIGHT jacket, but to wear as more of a layer, and not a jacket.
January 13, 2011
Perfect for Spring Skiing
My wife and I took our daughter skiing for the first time last night. It was in the low 40's and light rain. I was never wet or cold. Also, I've used this coat snowshoeing several times this winter, even in below zero wind chill, I was never cold. I don't think this would be warm enough if I wasn't doing a cardio workout in the cold winter months. This is my new favorite jacket.
March 7, 2009
Favorite Jacket for Pacific North West
This jacket is amazing. It is close to water proof, only missing taped seams. It is light and flexible, yet keeps you warm in cold conditions. For the Pacific North West, the tuck away hood is the best benifit. I couldn't find another softshell with a zip off stow away hood!
November 7, 2008
Monster Collar
Overall a good softshell.. 3 stars coz the collar sucks. Problem is that the collar is huge and thick for a softshell. even if the rainhood is off there is a gaping hole between your neck and the collar.. you literally can duck into it. i have the NF Sentinal and i feel thats a better jacket only coz of the collar... not a fan of the Underarm venting either, pitzips would have been better
August 12, 2008
