I recently purchased this jacket as an added layer to my winter/spring layering system for use in the PNW. I have used it a couple times for alpine starts skinning up Mt Hood and Mt Adams. It does a great job of blocking wind, and at the same time does a good job of breathing thanks to the breathable stretch panels under the arms. I used the ROM jacket with a base layer and R1 hoody underneath
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