This is the Best Jacket I Own.

By Sean McQuillen Ranked #2089 - Men's Fleece Jackets March 30, 2009

I've had this jacket for two years - I wear it nearly every day between November and March, and it still looks as good as the day I got it. I have a 1+ mile walk each way (in Minneapolis) to the bus stop, and it handles everything from +40 down to below zero (even in gusty winds) extremely comfortably. While it isn't designed to be worn in a deluge, it sheds light to moderate rain just fine, as long as you're not out in it for too long.

When it drops to -5 or -10, I switch over to my down jacket, but more so that I can get the use out of that jacket, rather than that this one can't handle it.

It is very attractive, and doesn't look too "sporty" when I wear it to work or out in the evening (mine is dark blue). The vented pockets are in convenient locations, and do a good job of helping to dump extra heat when working too hard.

Ideally, pit zips would extend the comfort range of this jacked another +10 degrees, but that is splitting hairs. This is a great product.

View Details: Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's

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