The synthetic-insulated GoLite Salsa Jacket offers more than mild warmth as a winter camping mid-layer. Thermolite Active insulation is lightweight, compressible, and super toasty. It also insulates when wet, which is good news when your snow cave collapses. The Salsa’s recycled polyester shell does the environment a kind dead, and the semi-fitted cut reduces bulk beneath your hardshell on those bitterly cold ski days.
Bottom Line: Spice up your winter layering system.
Snagged this off SAC for dirt cheap. Very nice jacket, very warm. The only thing that worries me is the shell fabric a bit delicate. Lighter and better than any other synthetic jacket out there though!
My experience with this jacket is very different than the other reviewer. More like a double sweatshirt than a t-shirt for warmth and I found it resits a light rain. I dragged this jacket (attached to a pack) through narrow slot canyons against rock walls. I wouldn't recommend this but I didn't have a any rips or other breaks.
The GoLite Salsa Jacket is perfect for what it is designed for. The fit is athletic, but leaves plenty of room for layering. It is very warm by itself down to the low 40s or high 30s, but it is designed to be a cold weather layer. Under a shell, it is perfect for those cold day snow climbs. It breaths beautifully without pit zips. The outside is delicate, but it was never meant to be an outer layer. The attention to detail provides a great range of movement. Highly recommended for the backpacker wanting a very compressible, warm, light, and great all around cold weather layer. Its compressibility makes it a great piece to through in with your sleeping bag when not needed. GoLite is the best at providing all that you need with no extra weight or frills.
