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| Mammut Polar Top - mine has the red logo like above, some have a white logo. |
PTP is warm for its weight, fast drying, breathable, durable and comfortable. It packs down fairly small (smaller than an equivalent fleece for example). This isn't a windproof fabric so don't buy it alone for keeping yourself warm - you'll likely want a windproof or hardshell to cut out the wind when necessary.
The inner of the jacket is brushed so it's actually really nice to wear. On the descriptions around the web you'll read that it's ideal for winter sports or as casual wear around town. I'd second that. It's one of the very few tops that I would recommend someone to buy that genuinely looks stylish around town - with a good cut and design.
But it's also designed to work well as an actual mid-layer as part of your layering system and for this it works very well. It's the kind of top I'd wear when things are fairly cold and yet you're wanting to move fairly fast. I'd use this on slightly colder days instead of perhaps a fleece or your usual mid layer. For that it excels.
But not quite as much as it excels as just an amazing top. I managed to pick this up for around £60 and it quickly has become one of my favourite tops. Two pockets are nice. The build quality is very good. No toggle around the waist to cinch things but the cut, the articulated movement and flat lock seams (and good finish around the waist / arms etc) makes this a really well-made top. Functional and stylish for when you need it to be.
Highly recommended and I'll be getting another Polartec pro top for my winter mountaineering / hill walking for sure. Just remember that if you want a really warm top just generally, this isn't designed for that. If that's what you need get a synthetic insulated or down jacket or a fleece / jacket that is also windproof. But you will then sacrifice breathability. Just know what you need and what works :)
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