Description of Marmot Ellsworth Insulated Jacket - Men's:
When you’re hunkered down at the belay or at the top of the hill waiting for you buddy to skin up, pull the Marmot Men’s Ellsworth Insulated Jacket out of your pack, and enjoy the cozy warmth of Primaloft insulation. The wind and water resistant shell blocks the elements in everything short of a deluge, and the adjustable hood and front handwarmer pockets help you hide from the harsh weather. A wind flap behind the front zipper keeps gusts out, and Marmot’s Angel Wing Movement provides mobility when you wear the Ellsworth on your summit push. When it’s time to climb, stuff the jacket into its inside zippered pocket.
Bottom Line: Make waiting in the cold a little easier with this jacket.
I had the misfortune of leaving my jacket at home and borrowed one of these from a buddy for a multi-pitch climbing day in NC. We got hammerd by wind and a little rain - I was cold and wet to say the least! The fabric ripped super quick and the hood fit poorly over my helmet, causing the bottom of the jacket to rise, exposing my cold skin. I'm not a big fella, 5.9, 160, but the shoulders were pretty tight, I felt like I was going to tear the back of the jacket, Hulk style! The ability to cram its self into the inside pocket was nice, even though the zipper got stuck and tore some (more) of the fabric. It worked, I guess, but I learned my lesson. Probly a good jacket if you need something to put in your golf bag, not for mountains the though, in my opinion.
Just picked this jacket up on sale. Haven't had a chance to test it out htough as the temps are in the 90's in GA this time of year, hence the sale. I put this jacket on just on a whim, but as soon as I did I was sold. It felt like wearing a sleeping bag, in a good way. Very soft, very light and it packs into itself which would make a great pillow when not in use. Does feel a bit "fragile" to the touch so I would be careful with it. I didn't buy it for major stuf anyway, just a good around town coat or under a shell for hiking. I am 5'9" 190lbs and the large fit me perfectly, a major selling point as its hard to find stuff that fits right all over.
