The layer to end all layers

By James MacDiarmid Ranked #293 - Men's Fleece Jackets January 5, 2009

Exceptional layering piece. Lightweight fabric isn't bulky but insulates well. The balaclava-style hood is perfect, and I can leave the hat/balaclava/neck gaitor combos out of my pack. The monkey thumbs allow for a lighter, more dextrous pair of gloves. With the hood deployed and zipped, the stretchy/slim fit of this feels like wearing a super hero costume. I wore this in combination with an REI Polarmax tee, Montbell thermawrap vest and rain shell while snowshoeing and xc skiing in the mid-30s with wet snow and 20-30 mph gusts and stayed warm even when not moving. I wore it running with the same combination in -4F and stayed warm. The deep zip allows for all the venting you could want when you heat up. The chest pocket is big enough to hold a map folded in half. I wear the medium (5'10", 170) and it fits spot on. I like the length, as it doesn't expose my waist when bending or stretching. As a previous review noted, paired with a wind shell I'll probably stay warm in anything down to 40 degrees

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