Mammut Ultimate Soft Shell Jacket - Windstopper® (For Men)

I bought this on a whim because STP had it on special and I love Mammut stuff. The color was also snappy.

Having just received it, I took it out for a walk in a stiff wind. This is the bomb. Nice, light, but sturdy fabric that is windproof. Unlike other softshells, I don't feel suffocated in this one or like I am going to drown in my sweat. The pit zips are easy to open and close. The hood and collar are snug and comfortable--a first. And the hood will fit over a (small) helmet or a wool hat. The pockets are well placed and the liner is very nice. It looks darn sharp.

Surprisingly, the lack of a waist cord does not seem to be a problem. Unlike other coats, the elastic/rubber waist band does work and fits me well. The lack of hook-and-loop straps on the wrists was not noticeable at all either because the cuffs fit me perfectly and the thumb loops are a nice touch (I had to do a double take to see that it did not have wrist straps).

And did I mention how light this is? When I got the box I figured it was the wrong jacket. Nope, it is just MUCH lighter than similar softshells yet windproof for my liking and very comfortable...at the beginning and end of my short fast walk. The zips are so easy to open and close for venting. The zippers on the sides are also a nice touch for additional venting.

I intend on using this baby four seasons here in Utah. Maybe not on the coldest days or the hotest days, but with its light weight it will be a go-to for hiking in the mountains and for skiing with a layer and bibs underneath. I ordered up one size to accomodate layering. I'd suggest you do the same because it does run small.

Excellent price, well designed, darn light but still tough. Go get it.

The Mammut Ultimate hoody is exactly what I've been looking for. I am 6'4" and athletic build (205 lb.), and I have long arms. I have a hard time finding jackets with long enough sleeves that don't pop out of my glove cuffs when I go ice climbing. The sleeves on this XXL softshell are a solid 2+ inches longer than the sleeves on my former Norrona Trollveggen flex3. The windstopper fabric is super nice; however it doesn't seem to be all that durable/abrasion resistant (especially for thorns/bushwhacking). I will primarily be using this jacket for dry weather ice climbing, mountaineering and skiing. For anything wet, I'll defer to my seam-sealed hard shell. The only complaints I have with this is that the hood is not a helmet compatible hood, and the waist does not have a drawcord. Both very minor issues. Overall, this is an excellent jacket - to be expected from Mammut.

I love this hoodie But that's exactly what it is, a hoodie. It isn't very warm but is great for layering. The side zippers tend to open from the bottom up at times but doesn'e really bother me. I'm usually an L but i went up to an XL and i'm glad i did. It fits perfect.

Like most Mammut gear, very comfortable, well constructed and waterproof.

Great jacket for high levels of endurance in the outdoors.