Marmot Men's Tempo Jacket

This is my go to soft shell jacket. I have worn it during runs when the temp drops pretty low (20's-30's), I wear casually nonstop through winter, as a layer when I'm snowboarding, and you will always see it in my pack. It breathes well, durable, and doesn't impair my range of motion. The water resistance is just that, water resistant.. BUT I TELL YA WHAT! It keeps the rain out (unless you go swimming or you spend a long time out in the down pour, in that case you should be wearing a hard shell...) and it dries pretty quick! It is an awesome jacket, received many comments, and I wear it all the time. Definitely not a bad price, either. I would have paid more for this jacket, and you can bet I'll be getting another one when mine decides to wear out.
I've had it for about a year and a half and it doesn't show any signs of wearing out any time soon. The reflective emblems are even still in great shape! You really get a lot of use out of this jacket.
I'm 5'8", weigh 155-160 pounds, have a medium, and it fits perfectly, with enough room for a base layer and a fleece, maybe another layer.
Feel free to ask any questions about this. Like I've said, I have worn it a lot the past year and a half, so I know this jacket like it is part of my body. I never go anywhere without it.

1. The colors "pop" or are bright. I personally have the Cobalt/navy and the blues are just what I wanted.
2. Per usual, Marmot jackets have great range of motion in the arms.
3. Yes the sleeves are long. I have longish arms but the sleeves come up to my middle knuckle on each set of fingers. It is nice if you tuck them into a pair of gloves, you have room to tug them out a bit so you have some range of movement.
4. This is a M3 lightweight jacket. It is designed for light use in fall/spring/cool summer weather. I would use it as a layer during the winter, it is thin/breathable enough to use as a 2nd layer (the long sleeves tucked in would work well to keep snow out!). I did go for a short "lunch-break" hike today in it, 55F-slight breeze-2mi hike. It was perfect for keeping the chill out but not making me sweat.

I use this jacket more than any other piece of outdoor clothing because it is so perfect for a variety of aerobic activities when the weather isn't bitterly cold(snowshoeing, trail running, quick ascents). I don't have any great superlatives for this jacket because it doesn't show off. You won't find yourself bragging about this piece to friends, or wearing it to the Banff Film Festival, but it will find its way into your bag time and again.

This thing fits great and is not bulky at all. I wore this sucker hiking Rainier the first week of September and it held up against the wind pretty well. Also wicks water better than I expected too and keeps you warm. The arms are a little bit long but the fit of the jacket helps combat that.
Update: the stitching on the wrist started to come undone after 6 months. Other than that a good jacket.

I purchased this as a lighter jacket than my Sharp Point which I love. I got last year's model for $66 the fit in the body is about the same as the Sharp Point but the sleeves are 2" longer than the Sharp Point. Both are mediums.

The M3 fabric is unbelievable for windproofing, light rain/drizzle it stands up perfectly.
only gripe is that the sleeves are wicked long, while the chest seems a size down.
makes sizing an issue

I got one of these jackets and I love it. It keeps you warm without having to be big and bulky. It also just looks really nice.

Perfect weight for Pacific Northwest rainy season. Not so heavy that it feels bulky, just right for those 45 - 55 degree days with misty rain.

Not the warmest, but does good with wind, works great as a liner for a heavier jacket!