My feelings so far...

By Anonymous Ranked #1541 - Men's Fleece Jackets July 6, 2007

This was my first purchase through this site and so far I'm very pleased. I purchased this to replace a TNF Thermal Pro Denali. Although I have yet to wear it because it is summer where I am, I will provide some tentative feedback:
I like the Cairn's smooth, sweater-like, external weave much more than the "Monkey-fur" exterior of others.
I like the fit and simplicity of the Cairn (although it could use an external chest pocket).
I love the fact that the external hand pockets are stitched on the bottom and open on the top to create the internal pockets (a major drawback on the Denali in my opinion).
While the jacket may seem like a lighter weight fleece, I am not worried it will perform on those single to low double digit degree days that I purchased it for. I own a sweater made of the same type Thermal Pro (same weight as well) that has performed better than any other fleece I have owned! (when worn under a shell)
So I have no worries that when the temps drop the Cairn will perform! Keep up the good work!

View Details: Backcountry.com Cairn Fleece Jacket - Men's

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