Mammut Snowdon Soft Shell Jacket

www.mammut.ch, 17.9 ounces
Its name may evoke images of the downy white stuff (and the highest peak in Wales), but the Snowdon is equally at home in variable weather conditions (think fall and spring) thanks in large part to an alchemical mix of fabrics. Proprietary treatment that combines the second and third layers offers protection from 90 percent of the conditions you’re liable to encounter (save those who make a living stomping through monsoons), with abrasion resistance to make the jacket a seasons-long endurance all-star.  The more durable soft shell fabric coats the front, back, and  arms, while more breathable elastic lines the underarms and pits to allow for quick relief as you heat up.  Two large zippered front pockets are ideal for keys, phone ,or energy bars, and Lycra cuffs, a high collar, and a trim fit seals out the elements—all in one svelte package.  We’re partial to the gray-and-green color scheme, though Mammut has made impressive strides toward more vibrant color selections, so you can choose to let your freak flag fly.