GoLite Gamut Hooded Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)

very nice - perfect for peak climbs, lite weight, practical. zipper is little fussy - but a problem

Very good

fragile zipper might prove to be this jacket's downfall. the clever hood bungees and beautiful soft feel make up for the lack of features. it is what it says it is.

I will need to have a seamstress put elastic on the sleeves. I have not yet tested this jacket in a strong rain.

i mailed it back. zipper broke first try.

I haven't the funds for the more 'refined' light-weight rain-shells but, at this price I'm willing to modify this very good 'basic' product. Presumably, I'll end up with a custom-made product that's just right for me. As regards fit and durability, I'm 6'2" @ 153#, I ordered and received a L/G, I believe it's fit is good enough , and the sleeves are long enough that I could curl my hands up out of the wind and rain in a pinch. As regards durability, I've just received this jacket, and unless the weather gets even crazier, (right GW, climate change is just a figment of OUR collective imaginations) I shouldn't need it until summer 2009 when my wife and I, if we can afford it, might go hiking upon the upper elevations of some N American peaks. Then we'll find out just how good, and/or durable it is, as 'the proof will be in the pudding'. P.S. It's a good thing I tend to be concise. Other-wise, I might construct run on paragraphs!

Light weight rain wear, can pack it in a brief case

I have no idea if this product is any good or not. I got it as a gift, in a size that normally fits me, but this didn't. It was quite small in the chest, which is not a characteristic that is useful in backbacking gear. I replaced it with one size larger. The chest fit, but the arms are too long. When I was trying on the larger size, the zipper pull came off the zipper in my hand. The garment does not seem well made. I ordered a replacement, and it arrived. I shall wear it once to make the gifter feel good, but I would not get it for myself, and I certainly wouldn't trust it backpacking.

wear it almost everyday to class.....it holds its own in the wet oregon weather!

Good product...wear it to class in everyday! The jacket is quality but there could be more pockets. Overall solid for the price.