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Arc'teryx Hyllus Fleece Hooded Jacket - Men's
I was wondering if some more people can speak to the wind resistance...
By Steve
Ranked #874 - Men's Fleece Jackets
January 18, 2012
I was wondering if some more people can speak to the wind resistance of this hoody. How does it compare to conventional fleece? Some people below said its pretty wind resistant, others said it cuts right through or only blocks about 60%. My main uses would be hiking and biking, so breathability is very important, but must be in balance with wind blocking so I can use this when fall fades to winter. I found another nice softshell lined with high-loft fleece here: the eider power pro. It's even more expensive! Also looks very nice. Polartec says Powersheild O2 blocks 96% of wind and Powershield Pro blocks 99%. Curios what people feel that translates to in the real world, and if the pro lacks the breathability for me to sweat and sleep in on the trail or while bikin 20mph in winter. Thanks!
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By James Jenden
Ranked #11 - Men's Fleece Jackets
January 23, 2012
This is Powershield O2. It blocks 96% of the wind, like Polartec says. This translates into an extremely breathable jacket, but one that you won't want to use as an outer layer in high winds. That said, some people like to use a jacket like this as a midlayer that can stand alone if you're really overheating. Personally, I think if you want an outer layer, the Eider Power Pro is the jacket to go with, although I think Patagonia's Northwall jacket is a nicer design, and less money to boot. Combine a Polartec Thermal Pro fleece like the Patagonia R1 with an eVent or DryQ shell for something that'll keep you comfortable in a wide variety of situations.
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