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Marmot Men's Aegis Jacket Review

Pushing the Breathibility

"I wanted to really get hot and sweaty in this thing before I reviewed it. The reason I bought it was because I need rain gear for a canoe trip this summer, and I need it to pack small. So, I chose this over the REI Granite Falls jacket for it's packing size, despite that the Granite Falls jacket felt better comfort-wise.



First, the fit: It fits well - not baggy and the waist doesn't go beyond where it should. The sleeves are a great length and all-in-all I really like the way it fits, which is why I've started already wearing it as a casual jacket. I actually lent it to a friend of mine for an afternoon, and looked at her at one point and commented that she had a nice jacket, forgetting that I had lent her mine. While that doesn't speak volumes for my intelligence, it proves my point that it looks nice and fits well.



Second: Breathability. It seemed like it was breathing well, but I wanted to really push it before I decided how I felt. I biked to work today (about 70 degrees out in the hot sun in a black jacket) as fast as I could. I was only wearing a cotton t-shirt underneath, but it performed admirably. My arms got kind of damp and stuck to the sleeves a bit, but the rest of me was fine. Had I been wearing a long-sleeve shirt that had wicking materials, I'd have been pretty dry. However, I should note that once I got to a certain point body heat-wise, it never got more "sticky" than that, despite the fact that I was biking harder and sweating more. The moderate stickiness I felt on my bare skin was definitely tolerable, but I also don't foresee many occasions where I'll be getting that hot in that jacket.



If having a waterproof and breathable jacket that packs small is important to you and/or a just having a good fit, this is a great jacket to try on around the store. If you want something a bit warmer or a little more comfy, the REI Granite Falls jacket might be for you."