Patagonia Core Skin Jacket

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The Core Skin Jacket is a soft shell jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From RockCreek:
"The Men's Core Skin Jacket by Patagonia is a technical, water-resistant and highly breathable stretch-woven insulated jacket built for inspired alpine action. Part high-end mixed route, part alpine climb- Rocket Man combines a big approach and technical terrain with Canadian cold. For unkind days like these, Patagonia's Core Skins stretch, breathe, and insulate, from predawn to post-dusk. The weather-resistant, stretch-woven soft-shell fabric and variegated-fiber R2 insulation (bonded together) create a technical package that stretches fully and layers smoothly. Burly, dense fabric reinforces the shoulders and sleeves. Details include water-repellent, easy-gliding Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) zippers; a spindrift-blocking neck gasket closure; long-opening hand pockets with thin-and-light zippers for core ventilation; and anatomically contoured cuffs. The fit is slim but allows room for light underlayers."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Patagonia Men's Core Skin Jacket flexes like skin but keeps your core warm as magma. With a lining of Patagonia's amazing R2 polartec, you get a warm, breathable and compressible package. The Centaur cuff ingeniously reduces bulk near your palm while retaining back-of-hand coverage, and the hook-and-loop wrist closures are small and light to keep your movement lightning-quick. The mesh handwarmer pockets help with venting, while water-repellent zippers glide with ease in the harshest conditions. A hidden cord lock for the waist drawcord ensures a clean look, while strategic placement of heavier reinforcements in high-wear areas ensure this light and fast jacket lasts seasons upon seasons."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Patagonia Core Skin JacketA technical, water-resistant and highly breathable stretch-woven insulated jacket built for inspired alpine action. Part high-end mixed route, part alpine climb – Rocket Man combines a big approach and technical terrain with Canadian cold. For unkind days like these, our Core Skins stretch, breathe, and insulate, from predawn to post-dusk. The weather-resistant, stretch-woven soft-shell fabric and variegated-fiber R2® insulation (bonded together) create a technical package that stretches fully and layers smoothly. Burly, dense fabric reinforces the shoulders and sleeves. Details include water-repellent, easy-gliding Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) zippers; a spindrift-blocking neck gasket closure; long-opening hand pockets with thin-and-light zippers for core ventilation; and anatomically contoured cuffs. The fit is slim but allows room for light underlayers. Features:Stretchy and mobile shell fabric is bonded to insulatin"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Men's Core Skin Jacket (Fall 2007) The Houdini Full-Zip Jacket by Patagonia is their lightest, most-compressible soft shell (4 oz.) and offers indispensable protection from wind, drizzle and wet snow, yet consumes less space in your pack than a beanie. Water-resistant, breathable, durable. Features: Weight: 4 oz. / 113 grams Fabric: 1.1-oz 15 x 20 with 50 denier ripstop nylon; Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish Ideal Uses: Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Hiking, Backpacking Contoured fit Fabric is breathable for high-output activities Deluge DWR finish for water-repellency without sacrificing breathability Textured fabric has a soft feel and less transparency Adjustable hood; Hidden chest pocket Drawcord waist"

User Reviews

Men's Core Skin Jacket
Reviewed by fluffy, Dec 16, 2007

"A great piece on paper. Polartec Power Shield High Loft material is a great product: wind, water and abrasion resistant with a fur like interior, and breathable. The problem is that the front torso of the jacket is only 23" long in a Men's Large. The back is 30" long."

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Men's Core Skin Jacket
Reviewed by TJW, Sep 16, 2007

"Soft shell that set the benchmark a few years back is still on top. Ideal for back country skiing and alpine climbing. Trim athletic fit makes it easy to layer under even a slim hardshell (eg, Jetstream) or a belay parka. Yet has enough room underneath for both a Capilene base layer and R1 pullover for cold days."

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Men's Core Skin Jacket
Reviewed by r_k, Mar 08, 2007

"This is an excellent piece of gear for climbing, high altitude trekking and as pointed by another reviewer, winter cycling. It is mainly for cold weather activities, as it is surprisingly warm.

I find the material comfortable against the skin and sliding frictionlessly over base layers if they are required."

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Men's Core Skin Jacket
Reviewed by Chad, Jan 16, 2006

"Well, Patagonia is not kidding about how this jacket has a trimed-fit. I wanted a trimed fit like Arc'teryx jackets. However, this jacket is just too small. I'm 5'7" and 160lb so I should be a medium. However, this jacket fits me like a small. I purchased this jacket because I have a very good experience with Patagonia in the past and the description of this jacket tells me that it is exactly what I'm looking for."

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Men's Core Skin Jacket
Reviewed by Stu, Sep 29, 2004

"This jacket is fantastic as a medium weight coat or a layer beneath a shell. The R1 fleece lining is soft and just warm enough without making you overheat in the spring or fall. It's not as waterproof as I'd hoped, but will get keep you dry through a shower. Biking every day through a Toronto winter is pretty messy and damn cold, but the Core Skin was excellent"

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