Find this item at: www.uscav.com 100% Polyester, super fine Fleece outer shell with oxford reinforcement Laminated Polyester interior lining netted fabric Abrasion-reinforced collar, shoulder and forearm Vertical chest pockets Two slash hand pockets Shoulder pocket Two inch extendible sleeve with thumb sleeve with thumb-hole Drawstring waistband Two shoulder patch panels Full front double zipper CARE INSTRUCTIONS: No bleach, no iron, no dry clean; wash inside out in low temperature; tumble dry in low heat Imported SIZES: M – 2XL COLORS: Black, Coyote Tan or Olive Drab WEIGHT: 1.5 lbs.
A great mid or even outer layer in cool conditions, the LL Bean “Windchallenger” Fleece jacket set standards of value, fit, quality, comfort, durability, color availability, and versatility. For a Polartec Windbloc® fleece jacket, you could easily spend twice this much and not improve on the performance of the WFJ (as of 2010, the Patagonia non-windblocking “R1″ model is 0!). The Windbloc fleece does a good job of helping in the “DAM” (Dead Airspace Management) task as it helps preserve that warmth you’ve generated and this membrane will add a few degrees of warmth over non-windblocking capable fleece. And yet it remains very breatheable, forgiving in a wide variety of temperature ranges assignments. Available in extended sizes, most folks will be able to find this Windchallenger Jacket in appropriate sizing and the cut of the jacket is just right, avoiding any unnecessary looseness (which makes it harder to keep warm) or constricting fit (this fleece actually stretches when needed). Comfort is high and the quietness of the Polartec fleece is appreciated. Some will prefer the more technical “hard shell” fleece jackets and many are excellent. But as a basic mid-layer wind-capable fleece, this remains a solid choice. Quality of all materials is excellent throughout (shown) which results in high durability and no pilling even though subjected to hard use. Moreover, like all LL Bean stuff, it comes with a lifetime warranty and they will back it. The best color is black for …