fantastic jacket

By Ben Reff Ranked #334 - Men's Fleece Jackets June 22, 2009

I am 5'9" and a lean 165 lbs, and I got this jacket in a size M in cocobolo after seeing it in person in stores and reading all the glowing online reviews. Since I bought it this spring I've worn it in temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the mid 70s (yes, with the pit zips it wasn't even too uncomfortable), in high winds and light-to-medium rain and hail. It has performed admirably in all conditions, and I suspect it will also remain usable even in Minnesota falls and winters, with a little layering. The smooth tech lining guarantees that layering underneath the jacket will not be as big a pain as it can be with some fleeces. It has been especially nice to wear while boating, when high speeds and cold pockets over the water would otherwise make moderate temperatures rather uncomfortable. My only complaint is that with the way the pockets sit on the jacket, the design actually kind of emphasizes the gut region in not the most flattering way. It would be nice if the pockets were in the same color as the non-black part of the fleece, to minimize the triangle-gut effect. But that's a minor quibble over a jacket that is for function and not for fashion.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Jacket - Men's

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