Mountain Hardwear

Polartec Power Grid Half-Zip Jacket - Men's

ripped apart first time putting it on

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

L

Height:

6' 1"

Weight:

199

Thin, cheaply made. This literally ripped apart at the seems the first time I put it on. A refund would seem appropriate here.

MT HW Polartec

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

m

Love it

Great

I love the color, which is purple even though is says blue. Nicely breathable and I like the thumb loops. I would like it to be a little softer on my skin as it feels a little rough

best mid layer ive ever owned

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

190

This has quickly become my favorite mid layer to wear under my shell for most ski days. I have found myself comfortable with this and a shell (all vents closed) down into the high teens, while still not totally overheating in the 30s with some uphill travel. The long sleeves with wrist gators are great wether you are using the thumb hole or not. It has also started to work its way into my kayaking gear, as it makes a pretty good mid layer under a drysuit as well.

Marcello Duarte

Great quality and a perfect fit very well put it together

Good top

This caught my eye because I liked the grid pattern on this fleece. So far I’ve used it to bike, disc golf and hike in. It has preformed wonderfully for all activities and I will wear into the ground

Great addition to my layering system

This review doesn't account for durability since I've only owned it for a few months. I bought one at a local store because the fit was fantastic, looked great and it was a layer that I didn't own yet. I loved it so much that I bought a second one. I wear it in colder weather, as a first layer for skiing uphill, although it isn't specifically a first layer. I pair it with a light jacket or a shell for skiing downhill. The polartec grid pattern protects from moderate wind conditions, more than the usual merino base layer. The only con (so far) is the steep price, but hopefully it will last for many years. It's quite adjusted so I would describe it as an athletic fit. 6' tall, thin and long arms, the small size is perfect to wear as a first layer.

I Live Here Now

This will inevitably get compared to the R1, so let’s start there. The grids on this fleece are tighter and fluffier than the R1, which results in a warmer fleece that the wind doesn’t cut straight through. Surprisingly, it still breathes fine, but expect it to be quite a bit warmer than an R1 Or the Power Grid. The individual grid squares seem fairly tight woven for durability, but are still very soft. I haven’t seen any piling after a month of (near constant) wear. Most important, dear god is it comfy. As the title suggests, I’ve lived in this thing since I bought it. I’m buying a second one so I don’t have to be without it when it’s laundry time. The hoody-like hand warmer pocket feels great, and the mesh backing inside puts your hands closer to your body heat. Fit is loose, like a hoody. I’m 5’7”, 170lbs and a Medium fits perfectly. It’s much baggier than the Power Grid or R1, but it seems to be made more for warmth and comfort than either of those products. Overall, perfect winter mid-layer or shoulder-season outer layer in cool, blustery weather, and the most comfortable hoody I have ever owned.

excellent warmth and breathability

excellent warmth and breathability, perfect by itself (with a t-shirt underneath) on a 55+ days and great base layer on colder weather.

Christmas Gift

This was a gift for our Son, he has always bought quality over quantity and researches ( to a fault) ALL of his purchases prior to making one.