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Title: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: Bear Heart on June 06, 2008, 09:08:00 PM
Can anyone recommend a fleece jacket that wont let the wind blow through.  My wool jacket has to loose of a weave and the wind cut right through to me.
Title: Re: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: Killdeer on June 06, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
I use Cabela's Polartec 3 , but it is not windproof, just slows it down a lot. I also have some Polartec jackets with WindBloc, or some such. They do OK, but they don't stop wind completely.

I use a lot of layers when it is cold, and that does the best. For a windproof solution, try a low-cost windbreaker under your wool coat. Over top of it if you don't care about noise.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: Autumnarcher on June 06, 2008, 10:07:00 PM
Day One Camo. I have their fleece pullover, and love it.
Title: Re: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: fatman on June 06, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
I second Killdeer's solution...

Here in Kansas, where we use log chain for a wind gauge, a cheap, pullover wind shirt underneath the wool helps a lot...check the discount golf stores for closeouts....
Title: Re: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: Bjorn on June 06, 2008, 11:41:00 PM
Cabela's 'windshear' comes with a variety of fabrics including wool and fleece. I have it with fleece, and it is extremely good.
Title: Re: Fleece Windbreaker
Post by: tippit on June 07, 2008, 06:09:00 AM
I have found that there is a big difference with different windblock fleece as too Noise!  I think the Malden Mills stuff is the quietest.  I don't need it in camo as I wear it under wool or other camo.  Try it in store before you buy.  Most good outdoor stores like EMS or REI or Cabelas will have a variety of brands...Doc