Columbia Sportswear Ascender Jacket - Soft Shell (For Men)

I use the jacket for bike riding in Portland Or. where it just might rain almost any day. It works well in mist or light rain. It's also quite wind resistant which I also wanted for warmer days. I can also use it for a trek to 7/11 or plaid. all in all I actually like the jacket quite well and would recommend it.

I use it as an inner liner for my outer shell columbia shell. It's pretty lightweight and warm so it can be worn by itself in cold weather. Although it wouldn't be good for extreme cold conditions.

I needed a new light-weight jacket for fall in Maryland. This jacket seemed to fit the bill as it's made by Columbia Sportswear (always had good experience with their clothing) and is water repellant. I had a $25.00 gift card from using my Sierra Trading Post Visa so I bought the jacket and only paid [$] after all the discounts and gift card were deducted. The sale I bought it under included free shipping!I've now worn it a few times and like the fit. It's not for very cold weather, but good down to about 45-50 degrees. Can be used as a nice layer under a heavier coat for cold weather. The cuffs on the sleeves are not knitted. The jacket is water repellant as it's made from Omni-Shield. Nice zipper pockets for your hands and inner map pockets (one on each side).

Nice lightweight jacket, fitted. I layer something else on top of it when more warmth is needed. Color described as black but it does have a gray color and inside color.

The fit was great (13-year-old boy, 5'8", lean with pretty long arms) and the jacket was perfect for its intended use - a jacket to be worn while riding horses. This jacket is really nice and what you'd expect from a Columbia product.