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. On the hoody version, the hood is a neat design with a slightly reinforced brim and side and rear drawcord adjustment.
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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. Performance Comparison The casual styling of this hoody was well received by reviewers.
It is our favorite non-technical softshell we reviewed. It is a casual jacket that is made of weather resistant materials. It is not a technical jacket with climbing ability, however. Features-wise, the Adze is pleasingly simple. The Patagonia Adze Hoody is a fantastic looking softshell that does its job.
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