Description of Salomon Snowtrip II Jacket - Men's:
Bluebird January morning to slushy March afternoons, the Salomon Men's Snowtrip Softshell II 3-in-1 Jacket gets the job done. The highly breathable climaPRO Softshell outer jacket resists wetness and features air-permeable side panels to help regulate your temperature. On the inside, you’ll find a lightweight softshell liner that adds extra insulation and gives you an option for days around town. A removable hood lets you mix things up, and a chamois wipe helps you clear off your goggles after each lap in the deeps.
I switched from Helly Hansen this season to Salomon, and I really notice the difference. Salomon is known for their edge on quality and their clothing is no exception. The Snowtrip keeps you warm dry and ready to attack any thing on those minus degree temperature days and gets rid of the heat on those sunny groomer days... All around GREAT! 3 coats in 1...
I've picked up the original snowtrip jacket last summer, and it was my go-to jacket all winter long. Living in northern Wisconsin gets pretty cold, yet with a couple good layers underneath this jacket held up to the coldest days on the hills. The lowest temp I've taken it out in has been -36 F without windchill. It has been waterproof as far as I have taken it, from snow boarding to biking to class in the rain. I am 6'1" and 165, and the cut is perfect with a large but the shoulder width is a bit tight. I only give it a 4/5 because it's not the warmest jacket I own (which goes to the North Face Plasma Thermal), and it's a little heavy if you are going to do anything technical with it. For around town and on the slopes though it's been a great jacket.
This jacket is rated 10K for waterproofing and breathabilty. It's kept me warm in temperatures near zero and kept me dry in fairly heavy rain. I like the fit a lot as well.
