I sometimes leave reviews just to point out a particular feature or fact about a product that may not be covered. For this one, I want to mention two things about the sleeves. First, it's cool how they have created this magnetic flap connection so you can convert it to a vest without having to deal with zippers. Zipping off sleeves is annoying and zipping them on is even more of a pain. This magnet method is quick and clever.

However - I accidentally undid the magnet connection when trying the jacket on a couple of times. The whole sleeve didn't come off, I just patted it down again and the magnets connected.  You'll need to be a bit deliberate when you put it on. I think if you just pay attention, you're good. This is not going to be a jacket you want to carelessly and aggressively jam your arms through.

The other thing that sort of surprised me was how thin the material is on the sleeves. It's noticeably thinner than the rest of the jacket. I think it's just a single layer. I recognize that the vest portion of the jacket is full of pockets for all the storage but it's a big change from the body of the jacket to the sleeves. It's not that I think it will rip - the material is strong. It reminds me of some safari quick-dry pants I used in Africa a few years ago. Very thin. light but tear resistant. The jacket lacks consistency in material.

I did end up returning it and going with the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Men-s-SCOTTeVEST-Jacket-25-Pockets-Travel-Clothing-BLK-L/dp/B01ETRR09S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Men's SCOTTeVEST Jacket - 25 Pockets - Travel Clothing BLK L</a>. It's the same price. To me, it's a lot nicer looking jacket. The material is less raincoat-like but still water resistant. The entire body and sleeves have a consistent feel. Plenty of pockets of course.

For me, the bottom line seems to be whether or not you want those quick release sleeves. If you think you will be going from jacket to vest more often, go with this one. If not, the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Men-s-SCOTTeVEST-Jacket-25-Pockets-Travel-Clothing-BLK-L/dp/B01ETRR09S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Men's SCOTTeVEST Jacket - 25 Pockets - Travel Clothing BLK L</a>&nbsp;is much more like a traditional jacket with a clean, consistent look.