5/26/2023 0 Comments Patagonia adze reviews![]() 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. 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. Features-wise, the Adze is pleasingly simple.
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