Patagonia Retro-X Jacket

rated 3.50 of 5 stars average rating
Reviewed by 5 Trailspace users

The best fleece jacket that I have ever had. I'm on…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars

The best fleece jacket that I have ever had. I'm on to my second now. We can't buy them here in the UK, so I have bought both mine on trips to the USA. Extremely warm, keeps out the wind and yet lightweight. The only thing that I would like is a waist drawcord to help keep wind out.

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I have the older model, before they got smart and…

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $125

I have the older model, before they got smart and put in a wind blocking layer. Without that feature, my jacket is warm but really nothing more than a novelty item. People comment on its appearance, and want to touch it; but honestly, I was quite disappointed in its performance.

I just this morning took my dog for a short walk in 30 degrees with a slight breeze, and the wind just came right through the fleece. So, I deduct one point for that and one point for the fact it's short in the back and definitely needs a drawstring at the hips to block the wind coming up your back.

Would I drop some bones on this again? Uh - No. Sorry, Patagonia. Oh, my cat sure likes to sleep on it, when I let him, so I guess it does have some utility at our house!

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I am attracted to the look of this jacket, and the…

Rating: rated 0 of 5 stars
Fabric: fleece
Fill: none
Price Paid: $88

I am attracted to the look of this jacket, and the appeal of wind-pro fleece. I normally wear a Tall Large, so when I tried this jacket (size L) on, I was very disappointed. The torso is so short it does not even come to the top of my pants, and there is enough room in the torso I could stash a watermelon. Needless to say the sleeves are not really long enough either. Even on sale for half price, it is not worth it!

I bet it is really nice and I wish they made it in a Slim and a Tall version. Oh well, this one will not make it for me.

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This is the warmest fleece I have ever worn--you can…

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Fabric: Deep pile fleece
Fill: Windbloc lining
Price Paid: $199

This is the warmest fleece I have ever worn--you can throw it over a tank top in the dead of a Minnesota Winter and be warm warm warm. It's expensive but worth it--Unfortunately mine was stolen out of a pile of North Face and other Patagonia jackets: so that should tell you how it rates. This is the jacket of choice for cold and wind. If you're doing highly aerobic activities in it it's a little bulky and you'll probably get too warm, but otherwise it's awesome!

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Great all around jacket. I use it for everything from…

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Fabric: fleece PEF windblock
Price Paid: $199

Great all around jacket. I use it for everything from skiing to climbing to hiking to everyday activities and it is great. It keeps the wind out on the windest of days. The only thing I would like to see added is a drawcord at the waist to keep heat in and wind out. It's a great jacket that I have loved.

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currently retails for:
$55.30 - $199.00
MSRP: $199.00 (men's)

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Specs

men's
Weight 23.7 oz / 672 g
Shell Fabric 7.5 oz Synchilla® 100% Polyester 1/4 in Pile, 86% Recycled
Lining Fabric 100% Polyester Brushed Mesh Breathable/Windproof Barrier

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