This fleece is absolutely wonderful. I hardly take this thing off (unless my girlfriend steals it from me!). This is a mid-weight fleece so it doesn't block the wind, of course. Just throw a shell over it for that. Nice and lightweight for layering. For a cold day I usually throw on a level 2 or 3 Capilene, my Synchilla Fleece, and then a shell. Keeps me warm and dry all day. Patagonia makes some of the best gear out there and you can feel good about buying from a company who is as dedicated to the environment as they are their gear. Thanks BC for a great price too!

I bought this jacket for my boyfriend and it is perfect. It is a great quality fleece and has a good fit. Very warm. Has long arms which are hard to find.

This is a great fleece, my first experience with Patagonia and I love it. The jacket keeps me perfectly warm and I can layer it when the temp drops to low. I love how soft it is. My one issue with it is how much it sheds. I wore it before i washed it and it shed all over my khaki pants and my white t-shirt. I then washed it and puff dried it with no heat to get the fluff out, but that didn't really help. It has shed less and less the more i wear it but it was certainly annoying in the beginning. Other than that great jacket and i would recommend it!

The jacket does not resist the wind as stated....I also purchased a Helly Hansen Fleece.....much cheaper and better wind blocking capabilities..........I bought the jacket for use while STEELHEAD fishing.......weather is usually cold and windy....although layered properly....the wind was coming right on in.........just my opinion.....I wore a Patagonia rain jacket over the top and problem solved.....stayed warm and the rain jacket kept the wind out.......not the fleece

love it! great to wear in the low 40's and below that just layer it with a light sweatshirt and it keeps you warm and toasty. Exteremly soft, comfortable and looks great. I'll have this fleece for a long time.