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By Daved Brosche
Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket - An oldy but a goody.

With Fall soon approaching, it is time to start breaking out the fleece jackets. If you haven’t yet purchased your Swiss Army knife of outdoor clothing, you may want to look into the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket. While the price tag of the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket may be a bit more than some of the other fleece jackets on the market, its well worth the price. Anything made by Patagonia is going to be expensive, but well made.

So, whats makes the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket worth shelling out a steep $185 smackers for? First of, the name. I don’t mean buy the jacket because it has the cool Patagonia tag on it, but because of who they are. They offer one of the best guarantees in the industry, are all about being eco friendly, and regularly give back t the community.

But, lets get down to the technical specs of the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket. The jacket is made with a cool blend of recycled materials. The fabric is made up of a blend of recycled polyester Synchilla pile and a Capilene. Talk about a warm and cozy fleece. This material will having you pet yourself all night long beside the campfire.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one: Point Loma Outfitting, of course!

Why they rock:

It’s windproof/breathable barrier comes sandwiched between cozy recycled polyester Synchilla pile and a Capilene brushed-mesh lining
Full-length zipper is backed by a storm flap
Stand-up collar protects your neck from cold breezes, and the Lycra spandex binding at cuffs and hem seal in warmth
Zippered hand pockets are lined with a moisture-wicking brushed polyester mesh
Vertical zippered chest pocket
Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10
Im all about a good fleece jacket. It is one thing I dont mind spending a lot of money on. If I were in the market for a new fleece jacket, I would seriously consider the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket. But, my North Face Denali has laster a good number of years now, so I think it may be a while before I have a chance to buy this bad boy.

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