Columbia Mens ROCketsports Parka

Product Review

Speed, protection from the elements, comfort, amazing style, cool features all describe the Mens Rocketsports Parka. This parka is designed for active wear in cold temperatures. It features Storm Dry fabric technology, a detachable hood for customizable options, RocSoft and interchangeable zip-in compatible for more layering options. It`s made from Omni-Tech Plain weave Matrix, a comfortable fabric that`s durable and has a simple style to it. This warm parka has quality, small fiber 100% polyester Microtemp XF II 80g for insulation. It`s an all-around great jacket for a variety of active outdoor pursuits or just commuting in a frigid place. lt;br gt; lt;br gt; lt;b gt; lt;u gt;FEATURES: lt;/b gt; lt;/u gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt;Storm Dry fabric lt;li gt;Interchange zip-in compatible lt;li gt;Strategically seam sealed lt;li gt;Detachable hood lt;li gt;Underarm venting lt;li gt;Headset wire port lt;li gt;Internal multi-function pockets lt;li gt;Microtemp XF II insulation lt;li gt;Omni-Tech fabric technology lt;/ul gt; lt;b gt;MicroTemp XF II insulation lt;/b gt; lt;br gt; Extra fine microfiber insulation that is exceptionally soft and supple. lt;br gt; lt;br gt; lt;b gt;Omni-Tech High Performance lt;/b gt; lt;br gt; High performance protection from the cold, wet weather. HP coatings and laminates create a balanced level of 10,000mm waterproof protection and breathability for the outdoor enthusiast who uses it year round. lt;br gt; lt;br gt; lt;b gt;ROCSOFT lt;/b gt; lt;br gt; ROCSOFT Softshell from Columbia Sportswear does more than offer warmth and protection. It offers everyday performance, versatility, and comfort. It`s tested tough, yet offers soft, exceptional stretch so you have greater range of motion. lt;br gt; lt;br gt; lt;b gt;Storm Dry lt;/b gt; lt;br gt; Microporous polyurethane coating prevents the smallest raindrops from penetrating, yet allows perspiration vapor to escape.

Product Features

Shell: 100% nylon Matrix Micro Grid II, 100% nylon Omni-Tech Plain weave Matrix; Lining: 100% nylon 210T embossed Raceway taffeta, 100% polyester Ventage mesh; Insulation: 100% polyester Microtemp XF II 80g
Fabric is Storm Dry waterproof/breathable with strategically sealed seams
Stretch Soft Shell liner that zips in as part of Columbia's 3-in-1 Interchange system
Detachable hood, underarm venting and internal multi-functional pockets
Made in Vietnam

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(7 customer reviews)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Best jacket, January 18, 2008

Ryan Shen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia Men's ROCketsports Parka (Apparel)

This jacket is the best I've ever bought. It is a 3-in-1, and the inner jacket is amazing just by itself. It's not fleece, but it definitely keeps me warm on a chilly day. If you need rain protection, the outer jacket is perfect, and if it's freezing rain, zip them together and you've got an amazing product!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

The Best Winter Jacket/Coat I've Ever Owned, February 16, 2008

Amazon Addict "John in Vermont" (Barre, VT - USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Columbia Men's ROCketsports Parka (Apparel)

I love this thing. I was skeptical about the liner because it's not fleece... Wow, my skepticism was unfounded and unnecessary. The liner actually retains warmth far better than fleece. The liner is weatherproof just like the shell. Put the two together and you've got a product that will keep you toasty warm in the coldest New England winter, even in 40 MPH winds. The only thing that bums me out is that Amazon is now selling it for $100 less that I paid for it :-(

I guess that I can live with that, but I do feel a bit taken advantage of... What the heck was Amazon's profit margin on this thing when they sold it to me??? I guess I need to be more careful about the timing of my purchases in the future.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

versatile jacket(s), March 23, 2008

William M. Brown (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia Men's ROCketsports Parka (Apparel)

This Rocketsports Parka is replacing my Columbia Bugaboo Jacket that I've worn for several winters. I really liked the Bugaboo except for the fact that the fleece liner jacket easily collected dog hair (we have two yellow labs), and I didn't like to wear the liner on its own for that reason. The Rocketsports Parka is great, since the liner jacket is not fleece. I have worn the liner alone several times, and I love the look and comfort, and it doesn't collect the dog hair!

I wore both pieces of the Rocketsports Parka two weeks ago while we were skiing at Stowe, VT and stayed nice and warm and dry. I wore the outer layer for cross country skiing and it did a great job of keeping me warm without overheating me.

Overall, I love the Rocketsports Parka by Columbia. I would get one again and would recommend it to anyone needing a versatile jacket for cool to very cold weather activities.