![]() I also like that the designers placed the internal zippered security chest pocket opposite from the exterior chest pocket to avoid stacking. Things I love about this jacket: hood is insulated and wired, high insulated collar for face coverage, long hem, long sleeves with excellent wrist cinch, sheds water, highly packable, and the two front hand pockets are massive-big enough to accommodate your hands wearing bulky mittens. Overall, the build quality of this jacket is exactly what I expect from Rab: Bomber. I still have plenty of room in the chest and arms to layer multiple garments without constriction. If you have a waist size over 33" or a big cushion, I'd recommend sizing up to the large. I include my waist size because the jacket is snug but not tight around my waist. It's really hard to find a down jacket with adequate backside coverage and that makes a huge difference for warmth. This jacket runs long-the bottom of the back hem falls just below my butt. I returned it for a medium which fits perfectly. Turned out that the Positron large was much too big. I ordered the Positron jacket (Ink) in a large because I tried on their Microlight Alpine mid layer jacket in store and found that the large fit perfectly. ![]() Rab is a European brand-this is important for two reasons 1) they run slimmer (ie more fitted) than American sizing and 2) their standard zipper is left-handed. I'm 5'11", 185lbs, and for purposes of this review I'm also a 32"/33" waist. I've been a fan of Rab products for a while, but I find that their sizing is inconsistent across their product line. Problem is, finding a quality down jacket with adequate loft that doesn't fit like a box is a problem. I'm not the type of clown who struts around ski towns in frigid, sub zero temps wearing a lightweight down mid layer as an outer layer while pretending to be warm.
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