JACK WOLFSKIN MEN PALLADIUM JACKET MEXICAN PEPPER

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When you still have several miles to go on a steep and sweaty trail and it is definitely too wet to take your jacket off, breathability can be pushed to the limit. That is why we made the PALLADIUM JACKET from our high-performance TEXAPORE O2 fabric.

To meet the demands of long trekking trips, we opted for relatively light yet rucksack-compatible TEXAPORE O2 DENSLITE, which is very breathable and very waterproof (of course) and totally windproof into the bargain. The breathability performance is supported by the inclusion of a specially designed venting collar, which allows warm air to escape effectively, and underarm zippers to help regulate the internal wear climate as the situation demands.

The jacket is also equipped with a system zip, which means it can be upgraded for winter use by zipping in a warm inner jacket. The PALLADIUM is sporty, technical and relatively lightweight trekking jacket with a classic dual colour design.

Product Reviews:

( FEATURED REVIEW )

This is a nice jacket made with good quality. Very warm on breezy days. Be careful around open flames because jacket will melt easily.

( FEATURED REVIEW )

I've only worn this jacket a few times, but had a few points of feedback that should help:

Color: The "dark backcountry" is badly misrepresented in the photos. It is not a dark olive green, but more of a bright, medium John Deere green. I actually like it, but be advised that it is quite different from the photo. My photo is shot in diffused natural light.

Sizing: I'm 6'0 160lb with a lean, runner's build. The arms on the medium were cut way too wide, so I went for the small. It fits me nearly perfectly, but those with 34" waist or larger should order a medium. I usually wear a medium, so you may want to go down a size if you like a close fit–length on the arms and waist are generous.

( FEATURED REVIEW )

I like Columbia outer-wear, and bought this jacket to wear outside while it's raining or snowing (paired with a fleece/sweater underneath when temps are cooler). It's light weight, and makes for a nice wind breaker in warmer weather. If you're going to use an umbrella or quickly go in-out of the rain, the jacket will do. But I would not recommend it as an outer covering if you're going to be outside for a long time in even a slight drizzle. The product description says water "resistant" (not water-proof), and that is indeed the case. Just got finished shoveling my driveway while there was a light sleet-snow shower going on. Afterwards I found the jacket's interior material was wet (like a sweating type of wet), enough to moisten the fleece I wore underneath.

Technically, Columbia advertises their "Omni-Shield" products (which this jacket is) as only water resistant/repellant. In my opinion it's not repellant enough to be described as a true rain coat, as it is on Amazon. It's definitely not meant for direct use in bad weather (if you're thinking about pairing it with warmer wear underneath).

Columbia does have a line of jackets/coats branded as "Omni-Tech", which is advertised as water-proof (not resistant). That would have been a better choice for me.