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Search for the perfect fleece jacket begins

I am a bit of a gear nerd; specifically I like backpacks and fleeces. With winter sales in full swing I am searchingfor the perfect replacement to my old Marmot Reactor (see previous rant).  My requirements are: Solid color (or, at worst, two tone) Lightweight feel, no (or little) wind-stopping* All pockets must be zippered [...]

2011 01 26 trevor Comments (0)

Marmot Reactor feature changes

I have a Marmot Reactor fleece jacket that has been my personal favorite for years. The Reactor is a lightweight jacket, suitable for layering or daily wear. It has no wind-stopping capability, is one solid color (black in my case), elastic wrists, and has a zippered internal breast pocket as well as two zippered hand [...]

2011 01 26 trevor Comments (0)