Columbia Rogue Plaid II Fleece Jacket - 2008 BCS

Alright, a disclaimer first. I didn't buy this jacket. I got it for free, which is the only reason it's in my closet. As a rule I avoid Columbia products like the plague.

The fleece itself isn't overly thick, nor is it overly warm. Then again, this is from the perspective of someone living in the most northern city in Canada. The "water resistant shoulder panels" are made of a really scrathy nylon that quite frankly annoys me with its very existance. Had Columbia chosen to use softshell panels, the jacket would be far better. I find the general workmanship to be inferior to, all of, my other jackets. Fabric flaps aren't sewn down, threads lie around like lazy dogs, and the general "cheap" feeling of the aforementioned nylon panels. That being said it's my only fleece with a draw cord in the hem. I really do like this feature, but it's not enough to make my like the jacket.

nice woods coat, collar is a little to high for me..but i work in the woods and its versatile for going from the woods to office meetings.