Marmot Variant

twinkle toes
Reviewed: 12 October 2012

Reasonable Softshell/fleece however a little niche and pricy

Firstly the quality is what you would expect from a Marmot product and I have never had any issues or complaints in that regards.
The jacket is of a techical fit and very close fitting as a result which as a six two skinny chap is superb.
I have used this ice climbing twice now and the extra insulation on the front does help considerably to keep me toasty when out on a climb.
as you would expect with powerstretch the fabric moves with your every move without effort and goes a long way to provide all day comfort without riding up.

Price - so such a niche piece and for now super dupper tech you do have to wonder if there isnt anything else on the market that would provide a similar preformance without being so specific.

A good jacket for the alpine ice fall or mixed climber, providing all day comfort and insulation. Great quality. Shame about the price though