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By K wolfe from NY,NY on 11/13/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Warm, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Describe Yourself: Advanced Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I started by ordering the large (thinking it would be better to have room in the winter to layer). But the large was huge! The comments I read about the cut being boxy in the chest are right. There is alot of room there. So I returned it for the medium and I am very happy so far. I haven't worn it in heavy rain. But it keeps out the wind very well on runs. On drawback is a sticky zipper. I do like the jacket.
By camper from Austin, Tx on 08/17/2009 Best Uses: Backcountry, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I have not got the chance to use the jacket yet. I like it so far, first, it's gore-tex at a very good price. Second, it is very light weight. Third, it's roomy enough (I usually order jacket one size up for layering), unlike some other feminine style jacket, so that I have enough room for layering, even with a fleece jacket. I will write some more review once I put it to the real test.
By Odavor from Guelph, ON on 08/06/2009 Pros: Breathable, Durable, Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought it for my wife, she likes it very much, that is, good product, light and well made.
By Kaye from Phila, PA on 07/13/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I like this jacket. It fits me well: it has a good straight cut, not a curvy "busty" woman cut. I can live with the odd roll-up-and-fasten hood. I would have preferred a better hood-arrangement, but at this price I can't complain. I don't know how long the zipper is going to last; it runs a little 'heavy" but so far so good. Would have loved an inner security-pocket - but ... no deal breaker.
By Flatlander from Kansas on 07/08/2009 Pros: Breathable, Durable, Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought this as a replacement for a Lowe Alpine paclite model that my dog chewed up (care tip - do not leave dog treats in the pocket of your Goretex!). My original coat was discontinued, and this GoLite was the closest match I could find at a reasonable price.
Pros: longer back for better rear coverage, great when biking; fabric flaps extend slightly over the pocket zips allowing you to keep pockets open in mild rain for ventilation; bottom cinch cord is indispensable when it's really windy; extremely light-weight and very breathable; fit is roomy enough to allow for layering but does not bulky when worn as only shell.
Cons: no hood volume adjustment, although it fits my pony tail fine; hood can be folded away, but just has a small hook-and-loop closure to "hide it" - not a great aesthetic, but functional.
Overall this is a great value for a Paclite-material jacket.
By rlm from los angeles, CA on 05/13/2009 Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I didn't realize this jacket did not have pit zips, although it is supposed to be breathable due to the gortex. I would still feel more comfortable with more ventilation options. A similar golite jacket does have them so I just ordered the wrong style. The red color is nice. The fit is somewhat tight in the hips and wider in the shoulder area making me wonder if this was a man's version slightly modified for women. It is nicely constructed and lightweight. I did not test it outside and cannot comment on its waterproofing.
By msquarey from Newfoundland, Canada on 04/22/2009 Pros: Breathable, Durable, Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This jacket is great for price and style. It's gor-tex shell is a nice fit and durable. It's definitely a great first buy for me.
By Ellsworth rider from Fairport, NY on 04/07/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Hiking Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The positive reviews for the GoLite Phantasm Hooded Jacket helped me in my decision to purchase this jacket. I did enjoy the jacket for the first several weeks - it was light, wind resistant and breathable. In western NY, we can have sunny, almost 70 degree days immediately followed by snow and winter chills, so having a jacket that allowed me to layer as changing weather mandated was a necessity.
The pockets were deep, though I found items would fall out when entering my car if I didn’t zip them closed. The hood was deep, causing the brim to cover my eyes, making it difficult to see. These were small issues I could live with. However, the first time I wore the jacket in a spring rainstorm I found the interior of the jacket lined with moisture. I had a light fleece pullover under the jacket, so this could not be the cause of the moisture. It appears the jacket membrane allowed the rain to permeate the interior. I thought maybe this product was water-resistant, not waterproof, as advertised. Then I checked the product description tag from Gore-Tex, which confirmed it should be waterproof. Bottom line – I’m returning the jacket.
really windproof and waterproof! By Alicja from Massachusetts on 03/30/2009 Pros: Durable, Lightweight, Packable, Stylish, Warm, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Hiking, Power walking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: nice style, adjustable cuffs for sleeve length, waterproof , windproof
By The Outdoor Enthusiast from Akrion, OH on 09/01/2008 Pros: Durable, Lightweight, Waterproof Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cool Weather Rain Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great jacket at a great price. Nice and lightweight. The Gore-Tex PacLite is everything it should be: wateproof, lightweight, and breathable.
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