“Fantastic Soft Shell”

“This jacket gets used for rock climbing, hiking and everyday wear. It is of the same quality as other manufacturers such as Arc'T Marmot and TNF but with the Mammut (mamoot) you don't need to feel like a clone at the mall. I have actually received numerous compliments on this jacket. It really fends off the wind and rain and makes a great shell, but it doesn't insulate. It is not meant to however--hence it is a shell. I have been very happy with a Patagonia Synchilla sweatshirt or ElCap zip under it on 30 degree days. If you are really moving you might not even need that level of layering. The only thing that was a little disconcerting is they use the European zipper which is opposite ours--with the pull on the left. After 2 days i was used to this and it is not really a bother. Overall, a Great jacket--'nuff said.”