Not to be cliche, but Arcteryx rocks

By Esoteric Ranked #21 - Men's Fleece Jackets October 22, 2009

This jacket fits and performs wonderfully.
Lightweight, extremely breathable (you can even wear it indoors), form fitting, and stylish to boot. Warmth level and wind resistance wise, with mild activity (even normal walking), this jacket kept me warm in 40 deg weather with 15mph windchill with a T-shirt underneath. I would advise wearing a windproof shell if just sitting around base camp in such conditions, but paired with any level of aerobic activity you will be warm and not overheating.
A warmer, more windproof (less breathable) alternative would be the Arcteryx Easyrider... But its also bulkier.
5'9, athletic/slim.. Small fits perfectly, sleeves long enough, torso long enough.
Versatility, as it works well as a standalone softshell, but also works as insulating mid layer.

This jacket preferred over the likes of: TNF Summit Series Windstopper Thermal, MHW Alchemy, Patagonia R4.

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