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By appalachiahiker from Clemson, SC on 11/10/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Daily Use, Going Out, Outdoor Activities, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: the only negative is the arm pocket is sewed together. does not work.
very nice jacket.
By biker madness from Hemet, CA on 11/07/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Daily Use, Outdoor Activities, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels too long Comments: Great construction, durable materials, arms are longer than normal which is great for tall people, torso could be longer in proportion to the arms, wind break is so-so, very tough to beat for the price.
By Randy from Mountains of NC on 10/27/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Warm Best Uses: Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Looks great and feels even better on cold days.
By Esquire from Norwalk, CT on 10/22/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Blocks wind, Durable, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Bad Weather, Daily Use, Travel Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a really good looking jacket. I bought the rust color - it is distinctive and stands out from the crowd of black/gray/blue fleeces that everyone has but it's not shocking - I've received a couple compliments already.
I've worn it a couple of times in cool/breezy/drizzly conditions and it does a good job of blocking the wind and doesn't seem to absorb any water. It definitely provides better protection than your average polar fleece jacket. It's warm but not an oven so it transitions from outdoors to inside very comfortably. Pit zips would be a nice touch, but there is a stretchy nylon-type fabric in that area that I assume will breathe adequately.
As other people have commented, the fit is on the snug side, particularly the arms and through the chest. I am 6' tall, about 163 lbs (pretty thin) and have a medium. The material stretches substantially and easily though, so whether I have just a t-shirt or a shirt and light sweater on underneath, it feels about the same and freedom of movement is not restricted. Might want to go a size up if you can find it (no L available for me).
The sleeves are slightly on the long side - I wear 34" sleeve shirts and these are maybe 1/2" longer than perfect. It has a "motorcycle" type cut with the bottom of the front just below the belt line and a little longer in back. The design of the jacket keeps it from riding up when I lift my arms. The collar is high to block the wind - comes up just below my chin - but is soft and there is a liner to protect you from the zipper.
Overall, a good fleece layer.
By kinsykins from Fairfield, CT on 10/02/2008 Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels too long Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Nice looking jacket but the fit is odd. I heeded the other review and ordered a size up. Body fit fine but sleeves were so long they covered almost the entire length of my hands. If you have longer arms, this jacket will be fine. I wear a 16x34 dress shirt and the XL sleeves were at least a 36-37.
By Zin from Salt Lake City, UT. on 08/27/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Versatile Best Uses: Daily Use, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Eclectic Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels too long Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is an excellent jacket. Although the sleeve length appears a little long, this does not take much away from the good design. It has well positioned number of pockets and feels overall of good quality.
By CAL Forester from Oakland, CA on 08/22/2008 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Superior Quality Best Uses: Cool weather, Daily Use Describe Yourself: Bargain Shopper, Expert User Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Body / sleeve cut tight. Sleeve length is perfect.
Underlayers must be close-fitting to wear under this jacket
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