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$REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men\'s$

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REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's

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The REI Muir Woods fleece jacket looks better than ever—and this midweight, layerable favorite is made from an ecoSenstive® Polartec® fleece fabric.

Polartec Thermal Pro® textured fleece with grid-face resists dirt and wear; the interior shearling face holds in warmth and wicks moisture away from skin
Fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish for water resistance and quick drying
Front and pocket zippers glide open and close smoothly; chin guard protects against zipper abrasion
Drawcord hem seals in warmth
Handwarmer pockets have zipper garages to deflect rain
Articulated sleeves and flat seams offer a fine, smooth finish and fit
Snap-in compatible with REI Switchback and Triad parkas, each sold separately

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REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's

3.6

(based on 10 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Warm (9)
Breathable (8)
Comfortable (7)
Lightweight (7)
Durable (4)

Cons

Not windproof / poor wind protection (3)

Best Uses

Casual wear (10)
Cold / extreme (6)
Hiking and camping (5)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  80%
  (8 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  90%
  (9 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  70%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Feb

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does its job

By Thunderable

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

I use this jacket on winter hikes and as a morning warm up during other seasons, and it's great. It's warm, comfortable (feels like a sweater), water-resistant and has worn well. It's also nice that it's a somewhat "green" product. And while not windproof, it has a bit of wind resistance. For wind stopping, I use my Patagonia R3, but for the money, I find the Muir Woods jacket hard to beat as a hiking companion or for casual wear.

Jan

2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Warm...when there's no wind

By whoiswes

from Roseville, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Not Windproof

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

Like the other reviewers, the worst thing about this jacket is the complete lack of wind protection. Literally anything over 5 mph and you'll feel it everywhere.

However, under a windproof shell, this jacket keeps me plenty warm on my morning walks to the bus (St Paul, MN). 5 below and I was completely fine.

One plus - this jacket comes in tall sizes - I'm 6'4" and it's one of the few clothing items I own that is long enough in both the body and sleeves without being a parachute in the chest.

All in all, for the price, it's a great jacket, provided you have a shell for it!

Jun

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I live in this thing !

By mountaingoathiker

from banks of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin....

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Allin-1 xtra to kp warm
Breathable
Comfortable
Deep pockets
Durable
High value for price
Lightweight
Perfect for all 40-60F
Perfect under raingear
Warm
Zips to neck for wind

Cons

Few color options
Too many pro's-ha

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold restaurants
Cold Weather
Great under for skiiing
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

Indeed, I do live in these Muir Products by REI. Regardless of whether they are long sleeve or vest, the quality and thermal value of these products make them daily useful inside (during lower-temps inside as well) and outside (backpacking/camping or even going to stores wherein even the air cond. can be turned too high.) Weight is comfortable and breatable as well. Also, great while layering under raingear or winter wear for skiing and other outdoor.

Service and delivery comments:

always prompt. Often arrives before projected date on email confirmation---sometimes have to wait; but, REI always good about sending emails once package is shipped.

Dec

2010

(2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Downhill since 2007

By JHTE

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable

Cons

Not Windproof
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

My Muir fleece from 2007 started to wear a little thin in the elbows so I returned it to REI for the latest iteration. Having loved the sport-fit of the older model, I am extremely disappointed by the new version (2010).

The fit is extremely large for the size and feels downright baggy. I normally wear a medium jacket, but probably should've gotten a small in this case.

The fleece material is also textured differently than a traditional fleece jacket and as a result, it offers almost no wind protection. I've also noticed that after only a few washes, the entire jacket looks more worn than it should for being only a month or two old.

Bottom line - I intend to return this jacket for something else. I normally love REI branded products, but this particular item falls short of the typical high quality and smart design.

Nov

2010

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great, but definite room for improvement

By hunthikefishandsurvive

from Pac NW

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
stylish
Warm

Cons

No Cinches

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

I love the look and feel of the jacket but do have some minor annoyances. Firstly, this fleece, unlike some REI and Northface ones I own, provides nearly zero protection during even moderate breezes. If it's mid-40F and 10mph wind, you will want to wear a long-sleeve base layer. I haven't tried wearing this under a shell yet but I will say that I can imagine being very agile in such a configuration thanks to its light weight, small size and slim fit.

If Patagonia had put a cinch on the bottom of the jacket, it would be a certain 5/5. Also, the sleeves tend to "roll over" the elastic at the end and this is only a mild annoyance. Pound for pound and bang for buck, however, I think the REI Muir fleece is the best buy perhaps EVER.

Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Really lacking in wind resistance

By MacGruber

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Not Windproof

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

This jacket is pretty awesome. I'm 6'1 180lbs and the medium fits me like a glove. I wear this jacket everywhere, it's my go-to jacket. It keeps me warm, and is reasonably breathable. However, I have to say that this jacket just doesn't stop the wind, and I don't want to deal with a fleece that needs a shell. To it's credit, it's not advertised as windproof, but I think it should be a little more resistant.

In short, if you're looking for a great fleece layer or something to keep you warm under a shell, this is your jacket. I like it a lot, but I'll be exchanging mine for an REI Windbrake.

Jan

2012

4.0

Don't think twice, it's all right

By Jwebm

from Sacramento

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

Mine is black. It's my go-to jacket for around town during the mild California "cold" season and still looks and feels good after four years. I haven't roughed it up too much in the wild, nor washed it alot, so that might have helped it persevere so well. A proper-fitting jacket is often hard for me to find, but this works very well on my 6'2" and slender frame. Overall, it's comfortable, stylish enough, warm enough, versatile and the price is right.

Jan

2012

4.0

Nice style and Warm

By bdacus

from Collierville, TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

Read the Description and specs twice... Did I miss this as windproof. You can look at it and tell its not.. Well its nice and warm and layer-able. Like the zippers and the style as well.

Dec

2011

5.0

Perfect

By Wade

from Midwest, USA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

See all my reviews

Pros

Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

First, others' comments about how terrible this jacket is because it's not windproof show they did not know what they're buying. This is a perfect fleece jacket; I didn't need a windproof fleece, otherwise I would have purchased Polartec Windbloc fleece. Enough on that. This fleece feels substantial and has a nice, thicker nap on the indside. The sleeves are a tad more constricting than other fleece jackets I have, but they are all cut to resemble jackets for the Sta-Puft Marshmallow Man. This jacket fits me quite well (5'11 @ 170lbs). I like that the collar is not very tall--it doesn't rub annoyingly on my chin. The sleeves aren't too long, but they're certainly not too short--I can extend my arms and maintain coverage. I picked this up on clearance for [$] and am very pleased. REI, once again, is fantastic.

Dec

2011

1.0

Buy Another Brand at REI

By Okbengoshi

from Tulsa, OK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Warm

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about REI Muir Woods Jacket - Men's:

Having recently purchased this jacket, I am hoping that REI finds a new designer. I am terribly disappointed.

As for the positive aspects, it is a warm jacket – a jacket that one might enjoy wearing every cool day.

As a practical matter, however, the jacket is difficult to wear. A caveat – if you are over 6'2", with long slender arms and a slight build, this jacket will be perfect for you. Otherwise, if you fit within the other 90% of the population, this jacket will be problematic. The sleeves are so tight that getting the jacket on is a challenge unless you are wearing no shirt underneath. As others noted, the sleeves are so long that one should note the above height restriction.

Additionally, the body size is inconsistent with sizes offered by other clothing companies. Mine ran at least one size too small.

As for the fabric, it is warm and has a pleasing appearance. Unfortunately, the combination of fabric and appearance creates a lint collector to a degree that I have found in no other fleece product.