It's a Montbell windshirt that was on closeout (discontinued model and color) back in 2008. When on sale for 60% off, I wasn't going to argue with the color, which closely resembles wine vomit.


The fabric is Pertex, don't know which type, slightly calendared but still quite breathable. IMHO, it's the most versatile piece I own and gets worn on backpacking trips far more than any other layer. Like Brian's, it fits in my pocket.

Do note that Montbell is sized for the wonderfully petite Japanese people; we bulkier Americans need to get a size--or even two--larger than we normally wear.