Patagonia Winter Sun Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS

my quest for the perfect jacket has been like searching for the holy grail or something.....it really is ridiculous.....with all the jackets out there, i would think that there'd be one that nears perfection - well this jacket is the nearest i've come. it's light and warm - the fit is perfect (i'm 5'9, 155lbs and bought the small) - i can wear a t-shirt and the jacket doesn't look baggy, and i can layer substanially and not look like a puffer fish. my favorite aspect is the colloar - it is ROOMY ENOUCH SO I DON'T FEEL LIKE I'M BEING CHOKED WHEN IT IS ZIPPED UP. i'm not a fan of the look of hoods, and the basic high collar/comfortable collar on the jacket rocks. It's sharp around town, and on the slopes. It has quailty primaloft insulation. I used to think i needed a jacket with gore-tex, but i've learned through life's experiences that for my purposes, i would only need that type of protection less than 1% of the time. To sum it up.....this jacket is sweet. It's basic design lends highly to it's comfort, functionality, and style.

I was looking for something warm enough to get me through Maryland winters without the bulk and superfluous features of most other winter jackets. The Winter Sun is exactly what I was looking for. It is simple, stylish, and comfortable. Considering how thin and light it is, similar a windbreaker, the Winter Sun keeps my torso warm and insulated when temps drop to the twenties. My favorite feature is the super soft felt interior of the collar. It also has a few discreet and convenient zip pockets on the chest and shoulders. I never write online reviews but I love this product so much I had to gush. If you don't mind spending $300 on a jacket you will not be disappointed.