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Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's

Sale Price: $150.00 (Save 40%)
Retail Price: $250.00

Discontinued Colors: $150.00
Item # PAT1291
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Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's
Many outdoor companies profess to support preservation of the outdoors, but Patagonia is the flag carrier of the movement. In-house programs drive environmental responsibility, while product designs incorporate the same ideals into clean, functional, purpose-built clothing. From cutting-edge technical outerwear to stylish casual summer wear, Patagonia’s quality of construction and design is seldom matched.
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Description of Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's:
Zip up the Patagonia Men’s Ascensionist Jacket, and enjoy unrestricting protection as you move fast over difficult alpine terrain. Designed with the light-and-fast alpinist in mind, the Ascensionist is the next generation in Patagonia’s lightweight and water resistant softshell line. The stretchy, double-weave polyester shell comes from partially recycled materials and features stitchless, lap-glued seams to seal out weather and decrease bulk when you’re on the mountain. The adjustable hood fits over your climbing helmet, and Patagonia placed the two hand pockets above the harness line, so you can grab your camera or lip balm while you’re roped up. The Ascensionist is fully recyclable through Patagonia’s Common Threads Recycling Program.

Bottom Line: If Steve House wears it, it’s gotta be good.

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Please kill (or redesign) the hood stow tab   05-15-09
Niall MacRae (1): rank
This is a great jacket and everything everyone else has said about it here. Very breathable, very durable fabric with no fleece lining bonded to the interior. The cut is great for my slim build, with great patterning (no extra material flapping around, but very well articulated.) I'd only take a half star if I could because there is one problem with this jacket that drives me up the wall: the tab bellow the collar that is meant to secure the hood. The tab borders on useless anyway, since I usually just cinch down the hood to keep it flattened against my back. But if the tab is not secured it wants to stand straight up and poke me in the back of the neck all day. The alpine version of Chinese water torture. I am on the edge of cutting the darn thing off. If Patagonia had put the flap on the backside of the hood and put the slots to hook it into on the inside, no issue. It is a pretty minor detail that mars an otherwise perfect alpine outerwear design.

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Thoroughly recommended   04-06-09
bri2457918 (1): rank
I've worn this jacket around 65 times skiing this winter in Summit County, CO. Plenty of warmth over two thin layers for all but the coldest days. The only weak point in terms of warmth is how thin the jacket is when zipped in front of your face while facing strong winds (I don't wear anything on my face other than Dermatone). But on the other hand, if it was thinner it would lose some of its vast versatility. Great fit, (I'm 6' 160#s, and wear a large with the hemcord tightened), super mobile, doesn't ride up and breathes well, even during high output activities like skinning and telemarking. Hood is large enough even for my stupidly large head wrapped in a helmet and it sheds (albeit light) snow with ease. I've checked my sleeves with dismay after catching an arm on a branch at high speeds in the trees, only to find nothing but a slight skid mark. Durability, check. Warmth, check. Fit/comfort, check. Mad style, check. I've gone softshell, and will never go back, and am a converted patagucci lover.

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Great softshell for skiing   03-17-09
jgenone32006690 (3): rank
Got this for resort and backcountry skiing. Hardshells aren't breathable enough for me unless it is very cold (20s or lower). This is my second softshell, and it has a better cut than the first one--full coverage down to the hips and no constriction in the shoulders (I'm 5'10, 165lbs). It's very breathable (I kept it on over mid-weight poly-pro and a dri-clime windshirt for most of the day during a 10 mile cross-country ski day in 35 degree weather). It did a good job of shedding the inch or two of wet snow that fell. My only minor complaint is that big gusts of wind can get through it when on the ski lift, but I probably wasn't wearing enough layers underneath. The hoods rolls up comfortably. Overall the best softshell jacket I've tried for skiing.

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Material: [Shell] 100% polyester double-weave
Waterproof Rating: Water resistant
Core Venting: No
Pockets: 2 Front, 2 internal
Seam Taped: No. glued seams
Powder Skirt: No
Hood: Yes
Zip-in Compatibility: No
Weight: 19.2oz (544g)
Recommended Use: Alpine climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Country of Origin: China

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