Thanks to three-ply waterproof Trinity stretch fabric and no-frills construction, the GoLite Men's Gamut Jacket provides beefy shell protection in a 15-ounce package. The excellent breathability and weather protection of the Gamut Jacket keeps you bone dry when rain invades your fastpacking route. GoLite's minimalist design makes this waterproof jacket a great choice for weight-conscious through hikers and alpine climbers obsessed with clean function.
Bottom Line: Get heavy-hitting protection in welterweight class with the GoLite Gamut Jacket.
New models have improved zipper. No waist cord, though one could be easily installed. The three layer fabric is relatively waterproof and wind proof, though I think it would wet out after a few minutes of hard rain. Very stretchy. Very compressible. Windproof up to around 40-35 mph winds. Covers most of your ass when cycling. Great for price.
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Sick jacket, stupid lite, though maybe not 100% waterproof... 10-29-09
This is a great jacket with a great cut (6'0, 180 lbs, I got a large). It has room for a heavy layer fleece underneath but still remains fairly streamlined looking. The length is perfect for me. There are large interior mesh pockets integrated into the exterior pockets and an audio port for a headphone cord that allows access to the interior in one pocket. Well thought out and perfectly minimal. I love the hood! It has a simple rear velcro flap that allows adjustment for heavier rain but is fine as is for lighter rain. GoLite has the market on simple, effective, pragmatic design with the pinch point cinch for the elastic hood cord that runs the perimeter of the face. Rubber tabs and velcro allow wrist adjustments and look gnarly.
The day I got this jacket was perfect, stormy and down pouring. Excellent initial test conditions. I walked around outside and stayed in the rain for about 20-30 mins and stayed dry. Though to my surprise the shoulders look as if they had begun to soak (hence four stars), it looked darker and splotchy. The interior was dry, but for how much longer? Not sure if this should be the sole rain jacket for going out in knowingly stormy conditions.
Bought this in SAC a couple of months back, but have not used it in real weather until this past weekend. The jacket seems to be good for keeping yourself insulated from quick and light rain showers. However, after about 20min of sustained rain, even light rain, it will soak through. If you are hiking, expect a sauna inside the jacket as well.
Good for throwing in the bag when you expect little/no weather as it is lightweight and easy to pack. But if you are going out expecting the weather to challenge a bit, bring something else.
