Exceeds Expectations

By jbish Ranked #4659 - Men's Fleece Jackets January 30, 2007

This jacket effectively blocked 30-40mph+ winds and kept me warm in the Columbia River Gorge (OR)when temps were about 37F wearing only a wicking t-shirt underneath. It also breathed well enough to keep me dry under the arms and under my pack during aerobic activity, which is more than can be said for similar wind resistant products that rely on a membrane. While I haven't worn it in rain, melting ice from above wetted the surface of the fabric but when I felt the inside directly under the wet spot, it was dry. This jacket also looks better than some of the multi-fabric 'patchwork' looking technical fleeces out there, but still has many of the same features. It should be known that unlike some of the other wind resistant jackets out there, the pockets on this one provide the same protection as the rest of the jacket. The sizing does seem to run a little large.

View Details: The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket - Men's

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