![]() ![]() Features include two reverse-coil, zippered handwarmer pockets and one internal zippered chest pocket, hook-and-loop cuff closures and a drawcord hem to seal out the elements and lock in heat. The microgrid fleece interior traps heat, moves sweat and feels great next to skin, allowing total versatility with short- or long-sleeved layers. ![]() Key is the Polartec® Windbloc® stretch-woven polyester shell, which deflects wind while breathing freely and maintaining a soft, supple hand - add to this a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to fend off wet weather. WHAT PATAGONIA SAY: The Adze Jacket does everything a soft shell should: It breathes, blocks wind and moves effortlessly, whether you're leading out from a hanging belay or scrambling the Knife Edge on Katahdin. On the non-hooded version the collar could do with a snugger fit (or drawcord) to better seal the neck, but otherwise there’s little to fault. The jacket in action: In use, the Adze jacket has proven a reliable companion over the blustery winter – light enough in insulation to be worn in the valley with its completely windproof fabric giving much needed protection on blowy summits. Sleeve length is good, and there’s minimal hem lift when raising arms above the head scrambling or climbing. This is a reasonably generous cut, but not with excessive room on the skinnier mountaineer – the extra chest room proved very useful for keeping ski skins warm while touring. Lower-volume helmets just about fit underneath. But it also features sly, internal-zippered pockets that keep the heat out while keeping your jacket. Yes, it offers all of the warmth you could want, thanks to hook-and-loop cuff closures and a drawcord hem, not to mention a warm, insulating stretch-woven fabric. On the hoody version, the hood is a neat design with a slightly reinforced brim and side and rear drawcord adjustment. Luckily, the Patagonia Womens Black Adze Hybrid Jacket delivers on both counts. The main zip is a good chunky design, the collar is lined with soft microfleece, and Velcro cuff tabs and an elastic hem drawcord complete the package. Inside, a single small zipped pocket gives a secure place for a mobile, car key, or lift pass. On the outside are a couple of generous zipped hand pockets, set high enough to be above a rucksack belt though not quite clear of a harness. When brisk winds try blowing in from underneath, you can cinch down the hem by simply pulling the cord inside the hand pockets, and quickly release with the cord locks at the side hem.Features-wise, the Adze is pleasingly simple. Adjustable cuffs fit over gloves in harsh conditions, and also allow the sleeves to push up easily without constricting your forearms when you get a little warm. A single-pull hood adjustment lets you quickly and easily cinch down your hood when an unexpected storm hits, even over a helmet. It also offers enhanced mobility and breathability to let you reach difficult holds while climbing and prevent you from getting bogged down with sweat on the trail. Two-layer softshell stops wind in its tracks when you're on exposed walls and peaks, and DWR-coating repels light rain and snow. The Adze provides the right combination of stretch and breathability, with windblocking performance and water repellency to keep you shielded from the elements without compromising performance or mobility. It's perfect for those days when it's too cold and windy to climb in just a midlayer, but putting on a hard shell has you sweating through your layers in about ten minutes. The Patagonia Men's Adze Hybrid Hooded Jacket is designed with maximum versatility in mind. ![]()
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