I did a lot of 'umming and aaahhing' over a couple of Haglofs jackets before settling for the Massif, but I think i made the right choice.
Doing a lot of location filming in different environments means I needed something very very versatile and this jacket hasn't let me down there.
I use it as the core of a layer system - if it's very cold i put a fleece under - and if it's raining hard i cover up the outside with a thin waterproof hooded shell.
In terms of ease of movement this is a great jacket - the cut is great which means flexibility without the jacket rising up over the waist or feeling lumpen. I've ice skated in it which can be quite a sweaty business and the breathability has been fine - especially after making use of the underarm vents.
After some cross-country skiing in the Arctic circle this Christmas i'll be able to assess it better in v cold conditions and as a mid layer.
And yes .. I
am a hat wearer, and the lack of a hood is a positive boon for me.... you can't ice-skate in a hood as you need to look over your shoulder.
In all I think it;s great as the base for a variety of activities - no one jacket will do everything but this one is more versatile than most.
Every cameraman or woman should have one - but in reality i hope they all stick to their North Face fashion wear and leave Haglofs as a bit of a secret.
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