Description of Merrell Task Insulated Jacket - Men's:
Be prepared for any winter job when you zip up the Merrell Men’s Task Insulated Jacket. With waterproof breathable Opti-Shell fabric on the outside and fluffy Opti-Warm insulation on the inside, you’ll be protected from anything winter can throw your way. An adjustable, zip-off hood and zippered chest vents give you versatility for a range of conditions.
Just got this jacket and I love it. I wear an icebreaker bodyfit260 shirt under this jacket and was warm and toasty down to -5° plus a windchill. Kept fresh powder out while falling left and right. The sleeves have a good velcro closure that is easy to get gloves on and off with. Powder skirt is a great addition. My only gripe is that without the hood the neck cannot be tightened to keep the elements out. Awesome jacket and highly recommended. Worth every penny.
Cant beat the jacket for the price. I haven't used it in the snow yet, but so far it has been awesome, fits perfectly. You shouldn't need more pockets than what is on this jacket. Perfect ski jacket by me.
Decent ski jacket for the money.
The good:
Shell is nice and water proof (but most new jackets are). Big zipper tabs easy to use with gloves on. Insulation enough for when you are skiing, not enough for just hanging around outside drinking beer. Trim fit, looks good. Chest Zips work. Plastic velcro cuff clouser seem cheap, but work well with gloves.
The bad:
Hood won't go over helmet, but removable. Main zipper doesn't come up far enough to cover face. Neck area is tight so can't get a neck gater under there zipped up. Not enough pockets. Trim fit makes it so you can't put much in the pockets anyways. Material bunches in the front when hunched over skinning up hills. Coat is a long fit afterall.
Overall:
Good jacket for Merrel's first year making clothes. Skis well and looks good, medium warmth. Doesn't have all the frills
