Description of Mountain Hardwear Tanglewood Softshell Jacket - Men's:
Go for a cool-weather run or bike ride in the Mountain Hardwear Men's Tanglewood Softshell Jacket. This stretchy jacket gives you some insulation on those chilly days but breathes deeply for comfort during aerobic output. Mountain Hardwear designed the Tanglewood shell with a slim, athletic cut. The rear zip pocket stashes some carb gels or car keys without making you feel off-balance, and the thumb loops supply your hands with some extra warmth. Headphone ports in the hand pockets keep bothersome cords out of your way, and 360-degree reflectivity increases your safety at night.
Bottom Line: The Mountain Hardwear Tanglewood Softshell Jacket insulates without broiling you during your outdoor cardio workouts.
I've used this for cold weather cycling and backcountry skiing (both nordic and alpine). It's done great in everything. I'm especially pleased with the long sleeves-they overlap well with warm gloves. My only complaint is that the main zipper is very small, and is difficult to operate in gloves.
Purchased for cycling, and it does a great job. 5'11", 170lbs, 42" chest, 30" waist and the medium with layers under it fits perfect. Very light, wind resistant, and I haven't been run over yet so I'm assuming the reflective patches may have helped. :) Two-way zipper helps when needing to adjust layers or what have you. It breathes well too with a wicking layer under it. Haven't needed the thumb loops because the arms are tapered and stay in place as is. It fits like a custom tailored garment. Very happy with it!
