Marmot Men's Yukon Parka

trim and warm
nice warm coat that is not bulky looking. true to size

Fantastic Winter Coat
I could not wait to get this coat once I ordered it as it seemed to have everything I wanted in a winter coat: it was waterproof, had a great down fill, an insulated hood, and a good reputation. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when I received it- the collar didn't seem to fit right, the hood was huge (i didn't realize it was designed to accommodate a helmet...), and there was a lot of thin velcro instead of heavy snaps. However, when I took it out on a freezing winter night, I realized it was a winner. The collar I was worried about made a great seal around my neck and the design of it kept the zipper away from my skin. The hood also did a great job, even with a 25 mph offshore wind in my face it didn't blow off and kept the wind out. At first I thought the lack of buttons meant it would be flimsy, but it helped contribute to the jacket's amazing lightness and made it much faster to put on and take off. A quick swipe with my hand and the zipper was protected by a flap that stayed put until it was time to unzip. The pockets were similarly very easy to get into and stayed shut. A few weeks later I wore the jacket in a heavy rain and saw the water bead and roll right off- a quick shake under an awning and it was practically dry (no dripping all over the store I was entering). All in all this is the finest jacket I've ever owned and I'm sorry I ever doubted it. I would also like to give props to Altrec for the great sale that they were offering, and delivering the jacket in a timely manner. In just a little while I will be making my next Marmot purchase through Altrec, so they've definitely made me a repeat customer.

Serious equipment
I have other good down jackets, and have been caught in the rain, bad news. This Marmot Yukon is bullet proof. The outer shell is strong and tight, covering thick down. The pockets are flat, nothing to catch on snags. This also gives it a clean look. I like the snowskirt inside just for an air seal. The size is generous with lots of room for layering. Great Coat.