Lowe Alpine Venture Gore-Tex® Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)

As some reviews have pointed out, this jack has a stiff collar. Although this makes you look like Elvis, it works great for me since I like open air motoring (roadster or Jeep) it keeps the cold air off the back of your neck. Other notes: the jacket is well built, lightweight and has ample room for layering.

I like this jacket enough to keep it because it really looks nice on me. Is that vain? However, it is not perfect. My biggest beef is the double front zipper. It's nearly impossible to align! The collar sticks up and it's a little short on the torso and long on my arms.

The Lowe Alpine Venture jacket is lightweight and compresses well--just right for stowing in my lumbar pack for long day hikes. The Gore-Tex performs as advertised: sheds rain and breathes well. The Venture's no-frills design is fine for moderate activity, though for more strenuous efforts like x-c skiing and hiking over steeper, more rugged terrain, I'd want pit-zips and heavier fabric. But I've got those features in another jacket. I'd prefer the Venture to have at least one more pocket, either an interior security or a zippered breast pocket, but the lack of such isn't a big deal.

I use this product as a wind/rain layer for backpacking because of its light weight and packability.

Great jacket and works well in winter with a baselayer under. My husband wears it almost daily even in the chilly Chicago winters. Great value as well, I would definitely recommend it!

The hood has a stiff bill. Folding it up actually makes it wider than the collar itself, which means the collar sticks up and flares out like a superhero’s cape. I really liked the Gore-Tex Paclite material. But because the jacket is so lightweight, if you leave the hood out you can feel it hanging from the collar. These might not bother some people. But I’m weird when it comes to collars & the way the feel on my neck.