Patagonia Men's Rubicon Rider Jacket

When snow squeaks, you know it's cold out. The Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket for Men is an insulated coat that combines the warmth for a good thaw with a highly breathable soft-shell fabric and durable, waterproof panels. Made from supple, 50-denier 100% polyester ripstop for decidedly breathable performance during high-output endeavors; a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish blocks out wind and determined snow squalls. Tough 2-layer panels, made from 150-denier polyester (50% recycled) with a H2No waterproof/breathable barrier, beef up the shoulders, elbows and bottom hem to increase abrasion-resistance. A lightweight layer of compressible 150-g Thermogreen polyester (90% recycled) insulation warms up predawn starts. Finer points include underarm venting, an easy-gliding liner (100% all-recycled polyester taffeta), a zip-off powder skirt with webbing loops that attach to any Patagonia Ski/Snowboard pants, removable hood with a single-hand adjustment, handwarmer pockets, a zippered chest pocket (holds an audio device) and two inside pockets.

• Insulated and reinforced with waterproof panels where you need them, the Rubicon Rider Jacket provides breathability and protection from wet snow throughout the season
• Shell: 2.4-oz 50-denier 100% polyester variable ripstop with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Reinforcements: 2-layer, 6-oz 150-denier polyester (50% recycled) with a waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and Deluge DWR finish
• Lining: 2.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester taffeta
• Insulation: 150-g Thermogreen™ polyester (90% recycled)
• Polyester shell with Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish is soft, water-resistant and highly breathable
• Improved 2-layer waterproof/breathable panels over shoulders, elbows and bottom hem to prevent wet-through and increase durability
• Insulated with lightweight, recycled polyester insulation that stays warm even when wet; Quilted construction reduces bulk
• Pockets: two handwarmer, one left chest that includes drop-in electronics pocket, one left forearm, one drop-in interior and one zippered, stash interior
• Removable helmet-compatible hood has easy-to-use, single-hand adjustment
• Printed polyester (50% recycled)taffeta lining
• Fully featured, removable powder skirt with webbing loops that connect to pants
• Relaxed fit
• Weight: 992 g (35 oz)

Reviews - Patagonia Men's Rubicon Rider Jacket

Altrec.com Reviewer - 07-31-2010

Great Jacket. Very warm, relaxed fit.
A really warm jacket. Great Patagonia quality. My only small problem is the liner is a little busy for me. But overall I love it.

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Altrec.com Reviewer - 12-26-2009

warm, great looking jacket
made for snowboarding but a great around town winter jacket

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Altrec.com Reviewer - 10-29-2009

solid jacket
Looks cool, is warm, and has good pockets, hood removes which is nice and I think I will be able to handle the winter in Chicago with this.

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Bob W. - 01-09-2009

Love this jacket
I was looking a relatively lightweight winter jacket ...more than a shell, but nothing too bulky. The Rubicon Rider is perfect (and looks even better in person). It seems to be plenty warm for the Chicago winter and should work well for skiing and other outdoor activities. Patagonia makes a great product and Altrec customer service was excellent.

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Travis Ewen - 02-05-2008

Great Jacket
I'm using this Jacket to brave the blustery streets of Boston and so far its doing a terrific job. Lightweight, warm and it looks good too. I think the sizes run a little big, I guess to accomodate more layers but so far it's warm enough. Overall the jacket is very well engineered.

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