Features worth mentioning: (1) Lots of pockets! Two hand warmer pockets, two chest pockets and two napoleon-type pockets all on the front, as well as a pocket on the back by the butt flap area that you could easily stuff a shirt, sweater or multiple smaller items into. (2) The hood is detachable but can also be folded up and stored in the collar. The hood is the same bright yellow as the rest of the jacket. (3) It's reversible, with a black interior and a couple of zippered handwarmer pockets, although it's slightly odd looking when worn that way and becomes obvious that you're wearing a reversible jacket. (4) There are zippers and snaps inside that will accept a lining as long as it has a compatible zipper. (5) There are "pit zips" that extend all the way to the hem of the jacket and can be adjusted to allow quick and easy access to your chest or waist area underneath the jacket. (6) There is a draw string/cinch cord that allows you to cinch up the hem for a more snug/less breezy fit. The cord is located inside the butt flap pocket.
Anyway, like the other reviewer stated, I would also recommend ordering the smaller size if you're between sizes. I'm 5'11, very thin and ordered a medium. The sleeve length fits me perfectly but I'm swimming in the rest of the jacket. My guess is that it's made large enough to fit over thick, winter coats on guys that have a lot more mass than I do and who might be carrying bulky items around their chest and waist areas.
Overall, it's obvious that this is a well thought out and manufactured jacket. The only complaints I have are that: (1) it could be possible for the hood to be a little more adjustable so that when you turn your head, the hood also turns. Many ski jacket hoods are adjustable this way and it's a welcome feature. The hood is large and has drawstrings and a little velcro flap that can be used to pull the top back to keep the front from falling in front of your eyes but for me, the velcro area isn't quite long enough. Not really all that big of a deal. (2) because I'm substantially skinnier than this jackets targeted buyer, even though the sleeve length fits, the rest is really too bulky. Some snaps, zippers or something else to allow it to be slimmed down would be much appreciated. One possible solution to this might be to include a removable section for the pit-zip area that can be left in or completely taken out to provide a slimmer fit.
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Great jacket. It runs large, I would order a size smaller than you wear typically. I have a similar 5.11 jacket and still had to go with a size smaller than it is.
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