Nick G from United States, OK Public Profile

I bought this fairly basic shell jacket to use primarily for resort skiing, and I’m very impressed with Mammut’s construction and attention to detail (as usual). These guys really know how to make very functional outdoor apparel for tall, lanky guys like me. The jacket is a fairly burly medium weight 3L shell that’s softer and less stiff than standard Gore-Tex, with just a bit of stretch to it. I haven’t had a chance to test its waterproofing yet, but I can tell it’s impressively breathable. My XL weighs 20 oz. The fit is just about right for my 6’ 5”, 220 lb. frame; it’s the right length in the body and sleeves with enough room for layering underneath. I can easily fit a warm puffy underneath, but it doesn’t look baggy through the body with thinner layers. The detailing is simply perfect, and it’s one smooth-looking jacket in Titanium with blue zippers. All pockets are well-placed. It’s got two generous handwarmer pockets, one smaller upper chest pocket, and two internal mesh pockets. The Velcro-adjustable cuffs are really easy to adjust with gloves or mittens on. Overall, you really get a lot of jacket for $300 here (I paid less than half that, though). This would work really well for the wet snow conditions you find in the Sierras or Cascades. Highly recommended for cold weather alpine adventures, backcountry skiing, or resort skiing. Things I would change: make the upper chest pocket bigger and add a removable powder skirt.

I bought this fairly basic shell jacket to use primarily for resort skiing and I’m very impressed with Mammut’s construction and attention to detail (as usual). These guys really know how to make great outdoor apparel for tall, lanky guys like me. The jacket is a fairly burly medium weight 3L shell that’s softer and less stiff than standard Gore-Tex, with just a bit of stretch to it. I haven’t had a chance to test its waterproofing yet, but I can tell it’s impressively breathable. My XL weighs 20 oz.
The fit is just about right for my 6’ 5”, 220 lb. frame; it’s the right length in the body and sleeves with enough room for layering underneath. I can easily fit a warm puffy underneath, but it doesn’t look baggy through the body with thinner layers. The detailing is simply perfect, and it’s one smooth-looking jacket in Titanium with blue zippers. All pockets are well-placed. It’s got two generous handwarmer pockets, one smaller upper chest pocket, and two internal mesh pockets. The Velcro-adjustable cuffs are really easy to adjust with gloves or mittens on.
Overall, you really get a lot of jacket for $300 here (I paid less than half that, though). This is a great jacket for wet snow conditions you find in the Sierras or Cascades. Highly recommended for cold weather alpine adventures, backcountry skiing, or resort skiing.
Things I would change: make the upper chest pocket bigger and add a removable powder skirt. And the main zipper can be a bit balky.

As a larger guy (6' 5", 220 lbs) with pretty severe pronation in my right arch, I need a beefy shoe with a lot of support. This is my third pair of Salomon trail runners, and I've been very impressed with their support and overall quality. Very comfortable and durable with a nice grippy sole. They fit my somewhat narrow feet perfectly, and the Quicklace system works like a charm - very convenient and secure.
I use mine for light running on and off pavement (don't expect the cushioning of a road running shoe) and working out at the gym. Highly recommended!

I just picked up a Lithium jacket on a whim as a lightweight mid layer and a cool weather outer layer for around town. Wow! What a terrific fit! I’m a lanky 6’ 5”, 220 lbs, and the XL looks and feels like it’s tailor-made for me. Very trim for an XL. Typical Mammut design and construction--those Swiss really do know how to make great-fitting clothing for tall, slim guys.
The lightweight nylon lining is buttery-smooth and very comfortable. The sleeve length is perfect and the lycra cuff gaiters are pure genius! It seems to be pretty breathable, but blocks wind effectively. I like the fact it’s a technical piece, but it looks really smooth and streamlined for everyday wear. This will fit really nicely under my Stoic Bombshell jacket for colder ski days.
I haven’t had a chance to test it in cold temps yet, but it seems like it should work well below freezing under a hardshell or maybe into the 20s during high exertion activities. Mammut doesn’t list the amount of insulation, but it seems comparable to a 50 or 60 gram fill synthetic jacket. At 13 oz, it’s a bit heavier (and probably not as warm) as my Arcteryx Nuclei hoody, but it fills a niche as a less technical layering piece w/o a hood.
I really didn’t need another lightweight synthetic fill jacket, but I’m really glad I bought this one (on sale, of course)! This jacket has been discontinued, so this is probably your last chance to grab one. Highly recommended!

I'm 6' 5", 225 lbs, and normally wear 36 x 36 jeans. I've always had a hard time finding ski pants long enough for me. I was pretty happy with the pair of Patagonia Snowshot pants (w/ 34" inseam) I had lengthened, but wanted to try something a bit less baggy that was long enough out of the box. So I bought a pair of Stoneys in 36 Long according to the size guide. Unfortunately, they were too tight through the hips and upper thighs, so I exchanged them for a pair of 38 Longs. The fit of the 38s was spot-on with just a bit of extra room to move. I really like the quality of the pants and the pocket placement, but I didn't like the microfleece liner material. Compared to all the other ski pants I've worn that use a slick nylon or polyester lining, these don't slide over my thermals as freely. The material hangs up and binds on my merino & poly long underwear, restricting movement. I flirted with the idea of keeping these and wearing slick-surface compression tights under them since I liked all other apspects of the pants so much, but the grabby liner material was a dealbreaker for me. I sent them back.
If you ski in warmer conditions without an insulating layer, or if you routinely use compression tights, these will probably work very well for you.

This is my first piece of Arc'teryx gear, and I'm extremely pleased with it. Perfect detailing, a very trim, almost-tailored fit, great hood design, and it's amazingly warm & comfy for the weight (my XL weighs under 11 oz). I'm a lanky 6' 5", 220 lbs, and the XL fits me perfectly. I've got room underneath for a midweight layer, but it's streamlined enough to fit under a hardshell. I love the extra long sleeves and drop hem in the back.
It is warmer & less breathable than the Atom LT, but that's a plus if you're using it as I am - primarily as an outer layer in cold, windy conditions while hiking, hanging out in camp, apres ski, or around town. I wouldn't use this for high-extertion activities unless it's really cold; it will not vent well enough. But it is versatile and breathable enough for moderate activity in cold conditions.
I've tried midweight insulating jackets from Stoic, First Ascent, Patagucci, Montbell, and Flylow, but this jacket easily beats them all (for me).

This is probably the best bang-for-the-buck ultralight down jacket on the market today. As I started paring down my pack weight, I decided to pick one of these up & I'm extremely glad I did. It replaced my Patagonia R1 jacket (and a couple other fleece sweaters) as my cool weather insulating piece and saved me about 5 oz. It's very warm for it's weight, and it breathes pretty well. It's so light that you barely notice that you're wearing a jacket. The quality and detailing are top-notch.
The sizing is what I would call 'Standard' - it's just a bit 'blocky'. I use mine as a mid-layer down sweater, so I sized down. The XL was too big in the body, so I ended up with a Large. It fit's nicely through the body & shoulders, but I wish it was an inch longer in length - both in the torso and the sleeves. (I'm 6' 5", 220 lbs.) Another complaint is that it does not have a drawcord or elastic gather at the hem, so cold air can sneak into the jacket at the bottom. Still recommended, though!

I bought this jacket (XL) in an attempt to find a trim-fitting midlayer that I could also use around town as a lightweight jacket. I've got a few technical jackets that work well, but I was looking for something a bit more stylish.
Unfortunately, this jacket just didn't work for me, mainly because of the fit. I'm a lanky 6' 5", 220 lbs and normally fit an XL in Marmot, TNF, Mountain Hardwear tops with a bit of room for layers underneath. For reference - Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Large Tall fits me perfectly.
Unfortunately, the Swindler was just too broad in the body for me. The fit is kind of square, and the sleeves are borderline too short. If you're broad & thick, this will probably work for you. I did like the features & smart placement of the inside pockets, but I feel it's a bit overpriced for what you get. It seemed nicely detailed & constructed, and would probably look nice on someone it actually fit. I'd give it 3.5 stars.

I just bought my first pair of Prana Stretch Zion pants & I completely love them!!
The midweight, stretchy material is very breathable & really comfortable. They fit perfectly (I'm 6' 5" and wear a 36x36 jean - the XL x 34 inseam fits great after letting the cuffs out about 1" & rehemming them).
They do a great job of repelling water (but will dry quite quickly if they do get soaked) & they even