Millet Golden Axe Jacket - Stretch (For Men)
By zippy
from Minnesota on 01/16/2012
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Durable, Stylish, Waterproof, Windproof
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Cold Weather, Hiking and Camping, Skiing/Snowboarding, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I've had this jacket since my old Marmot rain jacket (which I loved very much) started to leak while I was hiking in Berchtesgaden, Germany back in May. Being 6'2" and 190lbs the size Large fits fantastic with room for a sweatshirt (casual) or puffy jacket (outdoor/cold. The sleeves are a little longer than other jackets and longer tail to cover your butt, all of this is perfect for me.
The jacket is very well built and the fabric is durable, though the bright green gets dirty... Holds up to mild rain and snow very well. The salesmen cautioned me that it wasn't 100% waterproof in a hurricane, but I have yet to get wet in this jacket.
My only complaint is that the pitzips can be a pain in the butt to get all the way open because they are so long.
Oh and the zipper attaches opposite to all my other jackets, not sure if that's a European thing or a backwards zipper, not really an issue