Description of Ex Officio Alpental Fleece Jacket - Men's:
Zip up the Ex Officio Men's Alpental Fleece Jacket for everything from a fall day hike to touring the ancient cities of Europe. This midweight fleece jacket keeps you warm and comfortable whether it's over a t-shirt or under a rain shell. Two hand pockets and a chest pocket hold your camera, wallet, and cell phone, and the drop in interior pockets hold your passport and cash so you can leave the goofy money belt at the hotel.
Bottom Line: A warm, active jacket for those on the go.
When I purchased this it was a really good deal, and the jacket looked very nice and was very warm. However, a size Large in this coat was much bigger than any other fleece I've tried - so measure up and watch that size chart.
I returned it. The fabric was pretty thick so movement was restricted. The fit was a bit funny, the torso area seemed shorter than normal. Lastly the design was "meh", the chest pocket looks funny and the fabric color/style were mediocre.
Pros: comfortable, medium warm but not winter warm, tightly woven so it's a better windbreaker than most fleeces, well-put-together at a reasonable price. Lots o'pockets inside and out. Nice, understated look.
Cons: it's pretty stiff, but probably by intention. Some fleece at this medium weight is supple and drapes a bit. This is stiffer fabric made to hold its shape, so this is definitely a jacket, not a fleece shirt or sweater.
