Description of Patagonia Alpine Wind Jacket - Men's:
The Patagonia Men’s Alpine Wind Jacket is a versatile, lightweight windshirt built for blustery alpine conditions. Wear it alone on breezy multi-pitch rock routes, or layer under your shell when you click into your skis for a tour. The brushed mesh lining adds a touch of warmth and helps wick moisture, while the stretch-woven underarm panels increase air flow on strenuous pitches or steep skin tracks. A DWR coating on the ripstop shell sheds light rain and snow when the clouds roll in.
Bottom Line: As a shell or a layer, this jacket excels in windy alpine conditions.
You won't find a more versatile jacket. It's warm but not too hot, it breathes well and is water resistant. I use it on my bike commute and absolutely love it. It's light so I can take everywhere. All in all very happy with the purchase.
just purchased an xl patagonia alpine wind jacket
i am 6'3" with 36" or so arms and i must say the arm length and elastic mini-cuff for me is perfect. short jacket arms are a problem i have with some other makers.
fit is trim but generous enough for underneath layering - flannel shirt or sweater., if necessary.
i used the jacket on a a bike ride in mid 40's temps at about 14mph in regular 10-12mph wind gusts wearing a tank top and a lightweight capilene LS crew underneath the jacket.
it does block the wind well and i was quite comfortable in with the temps in the 40s and gusts...in sun i even got warm and unzipped the jacket to cool off.
another great feature is its packability. i placed a key ring clip on the loop inside the chest pack-pocket so i can hang the jacket to a belt loop or compress it to my bike frame when i dont need to wear it.
i cant comment on durability claims as of yet.
the loose ripstop does flap in the wind but that isnt particularly a concern of mine, others may differ.
the exterior ripstop is smooth and soft...and would work well underneath a heavier outer layer.
i have an older r2 fleece zip-up jacket of nearly identical size and shape as the wind jacket..in colder temps without much physical activity the r2 would likely make an excellent insulating outer layer while the wind jacket (with waist drawstring) would keep out chilling winds.
its pretty cool thus far.
Just purchased this jacket 30th of Sept. 2009 and returned 10th of Oct. 2009. It is a great jacket for windy and cold morning walking to work BUT... After not even 2 weeks using this jacket and carry a bag to work material just worn out at the stitches. I returned this jacket to the store and waiting for refund. However Patagonia recommend this jacket as a good windproof lightweight product bit apart of this the material is very week and no worth money I paid for.
Only 2 stars, however I found this jacket as a PERFECT purchased on the beginning.
