I'm sure you've heard this before but I must congratulate you on the Alta II jacket. I bought mine a year ago and I've worn it not just for hiking but for x-country skiing and even shopping around the town. I did mean to keep it just for 'outdoor activities' but it's so practical, light, and comfortable to wear I find myself grabbing it every time I go out. Thank you - at last a jacket that does what it says!
Laura Liddell