Mountain Hardwear  Chockstone Alpine Hooded Jacket - Men's

Love the 4-way stretch, long length in back, very breathable, hem and neck adjustments. A heavier softshell but also durable. Packs into the pocket because who wants to drag around a stuff sack that might get lost. I'm 5'11'' 195lb athletic build and a large fits great. Layers over my power grid fleece well, and I can layer a hard shell over it. Also like the cuff hook-and-loop straps as they are a firm plastic and not fabric, which means at the widest setting they hold the cuff's wide open for max airflow.

Great jacket, fits on the slimmer side but with plenty of stretch- size up if you want a but more room to layer or move around. Material feels better than a traditional soft shell, has held up very well in rain and snow. Sits a little longer in the back.

I purchased this jacket a few months back as a winter mountaineering layering piece. It has since become much more than that. This jacket is super stretchy, moves with you in every way you want and it's light weight. It packs into it's own pocket, which I rarely use since I'm always wearing it. The low profile hood fits under a helmet nicely. The water resistance is unbelievable, so much so, that I wore it in the shower to fully test it. The water just beads off. The 2 hand warmer pockets are easily accessible while wearing a harness. And still accessible when wearing a pack. (Not as much as just a harness.) The chest pocket is cavernous. It runs from the top of the jacket down to almost the bottom. Easily holds map, compass, gps, phone, teddy bear, or whatever you like to take on your climb/hike. The single pull hem adjustment is awesome for a quick fit. I'm 5' 11" and weigh in at 180lbs give or take a few. I ordered a medium first. It was tight in the chest with no room for layering. Ended up with the large. Just baggy enough for a base layer and microchill fleece. Sleeves are slightly long, but that's due to the large sizing. I've had this jacket beyond its limits I believe. It's only somewhat wind resistant, so I've tested at a variety of altitudes. 13,700' being the highest yet. It wasn't until the winds were gusting over 50mph, (wind chill was around -17°F) that I had to add another layer over the Chockstone. And as long as the snow isn't blizzard like conditions you'll stay dry. (The Colorado mountains never disappoint in the winter.) This is now my go to jacket. Taking the dog out, grocery store, nightlife, etc. It is a super comfy and sharp looking jacket. (MHW gear always makes you look cool.) Its one of my favorite purchases yet. I definitely recommend. If you use this jacket for what it was designed, you will not be disappointed. If you feel you need a heavier alpine climbing jacket, check out the mixaction jacket. It's just as excellent with a little more burliness.