Very Warm But...

By msnafu Ranked #140 - Men's Fleece Jackets March 12, 2008

I bought this fleece and tried it out after reading many good reviews of this product. After trying out, there were too many negitives of this product that caused me to return it. The fit was very form fitting but very tight in places like under the armpits and around the neck. The medium was definantly not the same medium fit as the other products of Mt. hardware. I actually went to another store to try and another medium and IT was different and LESS tight but still uncomfortable. I also tried a large but it was too long all around(5'6" 155lbs.)The material WAS soooo soft but it is not durable. I was alway checking my elbows after resting on a table to see if I had worn away the material. After teaching snowboard lessons in 4 hours rain, my Backcountry shift soft shell(great product) finally soaked through and wet the monkey man fleece and although uncomfortable I was still warm. In between lessons I changed to my Arcteryx Sidewinder Goretex jacket and the warmth came back alive and actually dried by the end of my 10 hour day. After I got home the fleece matted together and looked like a wet dog even when dry and would not separate apart. I didn't want to look like a wet monkey so I returned it and preformd a very easy exchange for a Pantagonia R2. I really like the R2, although it is not as warm as my monkey. Maybe the R3 will be closer to the warmth? I also miss the Extra large pockets on the monkey.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece Jacket - Men's

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