Gear Review
Warmest most comfortable fleece jacket you can purchase here
By Esoteric
Ranked #21 - Men's Fleece Jackets
August 31, 2009
This jacket is by far the warmest, softest, most windproof fleece jacket you can own. It won't "do it all" because it's too warm for heavy activity, but when it is blistering cold outside, this is the one to grab. Considering that there are only a handful of truly windproof fleeces out there for Men, this is the only jacket that uses a windbloc laminate sandwiched between two layers of R2 high loft fleece (MHW has the Lynx/Mynx for Women which is similar to the R4). As for sheer warmth, nothing from TNF or MHW will match this jacket. Just keep in mind that like many technical fleeces, this one also comes with pockets placed higher (for backpacking), and it has long monkey arms. Another note is that this jacket is waterproof in a sense that it'll keep water out, but the outer fleece will get wet, so an outer shell is recommended. It fits normal, with room to layer, and I wouldn't recommend sizing down for more technical fit because the torso gets considerably shorter too.
View Details: Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- R4 (Polartec WindBloc laminate sandwiched between R2 Polartec Thermal Pro polyester velour face and grid interior)
- Fleece Weight:
- 300
- Windproof:
- Wind-resistant
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 Chest
- Weight:
- 22oz (684g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Colombia
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