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By Matt Ranked #380 - Men's Fleece Jackets April 21, 2010

I have to start by saying im a bit of an arcteryx fan so I have a small bias. However, I'm incredibly happy with this fleece. I personally really like the look, and the feel. It keeps me plenty warm, but not too warm. Fits perfectly under my Beta SL shell (doesnt hang out at all, cut just right) Plenty of room for arm movement and a base layer underneath. The hand pockets are mesh which some dont like, but I do because it lets me dry gloves etc if they get a bit wet while hiking/skiing/whatever. The pockets also go all the way up the inside so youre gloves that youre trying to dry arent in a ball or if youre using them as ventilation they allow plenty of airflow. You dont really need the pockets for ventilation though as to be honest the wind does go through pretty handily. The chest pocket is nice, only problem I have is that the inside port for the headphones cord is actually too small for my headphones (the jack end, no im not a complete idiot). Ive had it for a couple of weeks now, no signs of pillage. The cuffs seem very well made, a little bit of stretch but keep their shape and they arent abrasive which i worry about with cuffs (i hate chaffed wrists, bleh). No drawstring, but honestly i wouldnt wear this alone on the slopes because the wind goes through it so well, thus my hardshell has a drawstring and I'm happy to not be carrying two drawstrings around. Collar is nice and sturdy. I wear tshirt size small, and the size small fits me great. Wish i could afford another one!

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