Marmot Genesis Jacket - Soft Shell (For Men)

I use this jacket to ski. I'm a ski patroller and the features this jacket has and quality it displays are the things I look for in a jacket. The iPod e-pocket fits my iphone perfectly, keeping it in reach for plugging into my helmet to listen to tunes and keep in touch.

[...] it is a GREAT jacket.

This is a great jacket. I was looking for a BC ski coat that was more breathable than a traditional hard shell but still had a hood and pit zips. This jacket fits the bill and Marmot fits me well. I'm 5'10" and 185 and the M fits great. It could have a little bit of a longer back length to keep out snow better, but if you have bibs it is not a problem.

I own an XL for fall/Spring use as a rain jacket. The hood bill is large and superb at keeping rain off the face and away from the body. I have an XXL for active xc skiing winter use in sub-sub-zero weather here on the Bering Sea coast in Alaska. The XXL allows sufficient layering. The XL does not for winter use. I appreciate the microfleece lining throughout the jacket. Nice touch for when you don't want to wear long sleeves in the fall or spring. The marterial is quieter than regular Gore-tex at real cold temps. I use it for backcountry to track skiing. Excellent rain jacket, and highly protective winter jacket. Pit-zips are what makes this jacket work.

I bought this jacket to replace the Marmot Sharp Point jacket I bought in '07 and have thoroughly abused. I was looking for a Marmot soft-shell (I swear by their quality) with a hood (the way the neck zipped on the Sharp Point wasn't completely satisfactory) and with a slightly more "athletic" fit. Found it! The Genesis is perfect. It's just roomy enough for a few technical layers underneath, the hood is sized for a winter hat / helmet, and the sleeves are just the right length. If there's a down-side, it's that the main zipper is definitely a two-handed job. Otherwise, I can't wait to get this out in the snow!