This jacket is so light and packs so small you can take it anywhere. I like to go trail running and mountain biking with this jacket. The coolest thing about this jacket is the feel. The fabric is so light it feels like you have a second skin on. I also read about an interesting use for this jacket in a layering system. Check out Marc Twight's new book on extreme alpinism. Also be sure to call one of the outlets if you don't mind getting last years colors.

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I have a older Patagonia reversible windbreaker that is more rugged but also weighs more and doesn't pack as small.

This jacket "is what it is", It's a minimalist shell that is ideal for Summer high mountain aerobic stuff (read Mt. Biking). I've had mine for three years and I never hesitate to stuff it into my hydration pack when heading out on my bike. This shell and a light fleece vest have been my only protection on day-long high altitude (12,000 '+) bike trips and have always been enough. Sure it will "wet out" in a true storm, but its fine everywhere else .

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