User Review: Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket

Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket
Above: The current Classic Retro-X Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed February 17, 2007 by C.

Rating:
Price Paid: $185

This jacket is worth every penny. Don't think to yourself that you will buy this jacket once it goes on sale, because it'll be sold out before it even has the chance. I have both this jacket and the Retro-X Vest. I was lucky to get the vest at 20% off because of a storewide sale at Hudson Trail Outfitters. Both offer superior warm, and most importantly, they're windproof. Warm fleece is worthless without a windproof barrier.

I sometimes wear this jacket with just a t-shirt underneath, and I'm plenty warm even if it's 40F outside. I also love the chest pocket which allows me to keep my wallet handy. I don't think this jacket needs an adjustable waist strap because it'll take away from the free movement that you get.

As someone else said, you gotta love the shearling look. The only issue that I have, being picky, is that it doesn't breathe as well as let's say a Gore-tex lined shell, but I may be asking for too much. It can get stuffy sometimes if you're exerting yourself. The synchilla windproof jacket is great also.

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Moosejaw

Men's Classic Retro-X Jacket (Fall 2008)

$157.25

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