User Review: Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket
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Price Paid: € 225
I bought this jacket a while ago for 3 season mountain backpacking and hill walking, and absolutely love it.
I was looking for a very breathable, non-membrane jacket for (very) active use. After comparing several brands and "technologies", this suited me most.
I tried the Large and Medium size and took the Medium. I am 1.81 m. tall, have an athletic build and rather long arms NS legs - it fits me perfectly. I especially like the articulated arms and good sleeve length - when reaching up my wrists stay covered nicely. There doesn't seem to be much difference in arm length between size M & L.
Some people seem to take issue with its "skinny" fit - but then it's intended to be a slim fit jacket. Patagonia state on the tag: "Closer-fitting (Slim-fitting technical garments may be worn over baselayers and light midlayers)".
And as stated on their website it is intended for Alpine Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing and Mountaineering, a demographic with few beer guts I would think.
I wear it with one to two layers underneath (mostly Icebreaker Merino), and that is absolutely enough for the fast moving activities I bought it for.
But be advised, it IS a Slim Fit.
This seems to be more typical of European outdoor brands, but luckily Patagonia also manufacture true technical close fit garments with long sleeves like the Ascensionist, otherwise I would have had to look elsewhere...
The only quibble with this jacket is that the side pockets are not above a rucksack's hip belt. On the other hand that makes it easier to put your hands in the pockets when you're not wearing a pack...
This jacket has quickly become one of my favourite garments.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Ascensionist Jacket at 11 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Patagonia.com 2 purchase options: | Men's Ascensionist Jacket | $125.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Ascensionist Jacket | $125.00 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Ascensionist Jacket - Men's | $158.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Women's | $112.50 | Buy Now |
| Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's | $250.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Men's Ascensionist Jacket | $250.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Ascensionist Jacket | $250.00 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's Ascentionist Jacket | $250.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Ascensionist Jacket | $250.00 | Buy Now |
 REI | Ascensionist Jacket - Men's | $249.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry Outlet 2 purchase options: | Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Women's | $112.50 | Buy Now |
| Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's | $162.50 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek 2 purchase options: | Ascensionist Jacket (Men's) | $99.95 | Buy Now |
| Ascensionist Jacket (Men's) | $250.00 | Buy Now |
 Massey's | Mens Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket | $119.99 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Ascensionist Jacket | $250.00 | Buy Now |
 Sierra Trading Post | Ascensionist Jacket - Soft Shell - For Women | $159.95 | Buy Now |
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