Danny Ho
- August 4, 2008
Great Soft Shell
This jacket is awesome! I was eyeing this jacket for more than 6 months because the price from last year in Canada ws rediculous (at $150). I saw the price from several places for lower than $80, but with shipping, these deals still had the jacket for over $100. So, when I did finally get a chance to get the jacket and received it from Altrec fairly fast, I was thrilled. What thrilled me even more was when I wore the jacket in cool weather from about 9C to about 20C. The jacket kept me warm from the wind and was quite breathable even when I wore it in 22C (it was hot, but the jacket did not collect any moisture). To top it off, the jacket does have stretch and comes with DWR that repels and beads water from rain. I usually wear a small, like for my MH G50; but for this jacket, since I had a chance to try a similar jacket in Canada, I knew that I had to get a medium size. The length was just perfect, an even better fit than my G50. The only knock against this jacket was that it did not have an inside chest pocket. But the outer left chest pocket made up for it. The jacket looks awesome on a fit body. I definitely recommend this jacket for anyone who is looking for a light outer shell that can be used for all sorts of activities. The material is made to withstand rough surfaces.
dg604
- December 1, 2007
Better then North Face Apex Bionic
I bought this jacket instead of the North Face Apex Bionic, about 2 days afterbuying this one i saw a really good deal on the Apex so i bought that one as well. I had been wearing the North Face and found some things i did not like about it, The Offwidth has a way better fit, it also breathes better. My neck stays very warm with the offwidth where as the Apex the neck does not go up as high so you feel the wind more. The Offwidth seems lighter and would pack down smaller, also the adjustable cuffs are better then the Apex as it does not have any. Some people like the fact that the Apex has a thin lining, it is not that great and does not keep you any warmer. In cool conditions you would want to have a fleece on anyways so the lining in the North Face would not really make you any warmer. It is snowign today and i was out in the offwidth with a sweater and was perfectly warm. The Offwidth is great, anyone want to buy a North Face Apex????
Anon. Shopper
- November 7, 2007
Awesome soft shell
This jacket is great- i grab it for everything that I do in the summer and fall months, and I have even been trying to find ways to continue wearing it in the winter! I love it and you will too.
Michael
- September 23, 2007
Great jacket for the price
I have really enjoyed this jacket's lightweight and waterproof design. It's perfect for chilly, windy fall weather, but breathable enough to not make you work up a sweat wearing it. So far, I've been very satisfied with this jacket.
Robert J. Dowling
- May 19, 2007
This is a great piece of gear
his is one of the better pieces of gear I have purchased in a while. I am tall 6'2'' and lean and it is hard to find stuff that is not too bulky. I found with this jacket in a size medium I was very satisfied. It is great if you get caught in a rain storm unexpectedly and packs down pretty small and is over all light for the warmth it offers.