Description of Marmot Reactor Full-Zip Fleece Jacket - Men's:
The Marmot Men's Reactor Full Zip Jacket's 100-weight Polartec fleece material gives you just the right amount of insulation for mild winter days or aerobic activities in cold weather. The versatility of a lightweight fleece cannot be understated. Wear the Reactor Jacket as a mid layer for skiing, climbing, backpacking, snowshoeing, or whatever you happen to be doing. Slip your hands into the insulated pockets to re-warm your digits on a chilly day on the trail.
Bottom Line: Marmot made the Reactor Full Zip Jacket to provide extra insulation for any chilly day in the outdoors.
Reviews (16):
Average Rating:
Excellent Addition to the Layering System 11-28-08
The Marmot Reactor fleece doesn't fall shy of Marmot's high reputation for gear. The jacket is very comfortable and fits pretty true to size. As someone has already pointed out in a previous review, if you're purchasing the reactor as a solo outerwear piece and expecting to stay warm in freezing temperatures, look elsewhere. However, the reactor serves as a nice and very functional midlayer, even with the lower fleece weight of 100. I also own a Marmot Tamarack outer shell jacket that can house the reactor as a zip-in. With a moisture-wicking baselayer beneath, this is a great combination, as I use it for backpacking and hiking. If you're interested in a heavier zip-in midlayer for a Marmot jacket, you might also check out the Marmot Warmlight fleece (similar to the Reactor but with heavier 200 weight fleece)but as long as you're purchasing the Reactor fleece with reasonable and appropriate climate expectations, you can't go wrong with this one!
I bought the vest at first in the reactor series .... i loved it, decided i wanted the same light option, but with sleeves for early spring and late fall ... Wind does rip right thro it, but as under a wind shirt or rain/wind shell .... its a perfect light fleece option, pockets and an inner pocket for ipod/mp3 ... I'd buy it again and trust marmot's quality ... I own several pair's of their clothing and never returned an item.
When It says light fleece,its light bloody fleece.Very light weight good for layering,but not good on A chilly day by its self.Good for exercise training or walking your dog in the afternoon.
