“lightest weight ever!”

“this fabric has a much nicer feel than similarly priced competitors. the fit, for me (average athletic middle aged woman) is superior to almost all others on the market, especially through the shoulders and elbows--particularly when carrying a pack. i have long arms and appreciate sleeves that don't creep up when reaching. i only wish there were some outdoorsy neutral colors. i have the pale bluish--it's pretty but after 2 weeks of casual hiking is already showing dirt--and i've been trying to be careful! when in the backcountry trying not to get dirty is NOT something i want to think about. this jacket replaces a 7 year old mtn hardwear shell that i lost on a trip last fall. it was still in excellent condition and was worn year round and not babied.”