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$REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women\'s$

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REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's

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Whether you're hiking, skiing, snowshoeing or nordic skiing, the women's REI Midweight Polartec® Power Dry® Zip-T can be worn alone or used as a performance base layer.

Polartec Power Dry utilizes 2 different yarns on either side of the fabric to enhance comfort: interior yarn wicks moisture, and exterior yarn dries quickly
The combination of the 2 yarns helps keep you dry during highly aerobic activities because it moves moisture away from skin faster than single-component fabrics such as cotton
Center front zipper allows ventilation control, and wind guard with chin wrap increases comfort against skin
Flatseam construction reduces chafing, and seams are designed to work with pack straps at shoulders
Underarm and side gussets promote freedom of motion
Next-to-skin fit hugs the body, maintaining skin contact to boost fabric performance
Additional length helps garment stay tucked in, and smooth texture of outer surface makes it easy to slide on outer layers
Fabric offers UPF rating of 30 to protect against harmful UV light

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REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's

3.6

(based on 17 reviews)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Dries quickly (14)
Breathable (13)
Lightweight (10)
Retains body heat (10)
Durable (6)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (3)
Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

Casual wear (11)
Under clothes (11)
Backcountry (6)
Downhill (4)
Freestyle (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  87%
  (13 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (6), Intermediate (4), Anytime (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (12), Winter sports (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14), Yes (3)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Jun

2011

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bring back the prior Midweight zip T

By DB in CT

from Stamford, CT

About Me Expert

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Pros

Dries Quickly

Cons

Bulky
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

This product also changed last year and I think some of the reviews are still commenting on the older model (especially the gal who got it on clearance and loves the soft feel). This new product is not soft and supple like the past. And the new fit is terrible. The old product had a longer zipper and a nice contoured fit - not boxy like this new one. I had several of the prior models and wear them all the time as a base layer in the winter and an outer layer in other seasons. PLEASE BRING BACK THE PRIOR MODEL!!!

Nov

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice cofortable and super warm

By Lisamarie552

from Hope valley,RI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

I love my base layers and i am happy that i won a pair and got to try them. I think its wonderful that REI ran a wonderful promotion that allowed me to try these for free. I would love to get another pair however i couldn't afford to buy them.They fit true to size and are very warm and cozy.

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Soft and dry

By pikes peak

from Colorado Springs

About Me Intermediate

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Color not true to photo

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cool and windy weather
Hiking
Walking

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

Since I've never owned an earlier version of this product, I have been very happy with this mid-weight polartec zip-T. I don't layer over it -it would be a little too heavy for that - but it's perfect for cool/windy days alone or with a polypro layer under it. It shows off my waist without being skin tight, and I've received many compliments on it's neat clean look. The color is not an icey blue but a medium teal. This isn't a problem since I prefer the darker color.
I've washed it several times, and it does well in the machine. I've dried it in the dryer and on the line - no wrinkles or shrinkage or fading.

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lighter weight than I expected, but nice

By Turil

from Palermo, Maine

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Retains Body Heat
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Under Clothes

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

I was a little concerned after reading all the other reviews, but it was on sale, and I could almost afford it, and I wanted to treat myself to something useful, so I went for it, and I'm happy I did. This is a very lightweight, soft, and smooth version of traditional thermal underwear, with the added bonus of wicking really well.

I bike as my primary means of transportation, and I live in Maine, and I needed something to keep me warm even after sweating all over my clothes under my big bulky winter coat in the wintertime. This shirt works better than anything else I've tried, and I'm quite happy with it. I really appreciate the zipper and neck bit that allows me to keep my neck extra warm when I need it. I find the shirt totally comfortable.

The size does seem a little too big for "skin tight" fit. Even in the photos here the shirt is baggy on the model. If I'd known, I might have ordered the shirt a couple of sizes smaller.

Dec

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bring back the old style!

By Mediosol

from Bellingham, Wa

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Cons

Bulky
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

I have worn the old zip T extensively-this new model/ fabric fits poorly, too slick, looks terrible.

Aug

2011

2.0

Meh - preferred the older MTS version

By McBeck

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly

Cons

Snags EASILY

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

The changes made to this shirt make it less layerable than the old MTS version. It's not quite as comfortable as a base layer. It also snags and pills really easily. I took it backpacking and it looks pretty worn after just a week. My old MTS shirts held up a lot better - I can still wear most of those w/out anyone knowing they've been in the backcountry more than they've been in town.

That being said, I actually like the new fit better. The shirt is longer and feels a little roomier to me, which I like. The "athletic" fit can sometimes feel restrictive to me, especially when I'm backpacking, so I appreciated the more generous cut.

I would still like to see a return to the MTS fabric, or something with a longer lifespan. I think it would make the shirt work better as a baselayer - as it is now, the only thing I can really wear over it is a vest or jacket.

May

2011

3.0

OK not great

By Asian Chick

from Southern Oregon

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly

Cons

Lacks anti-odor coating
Very Tall neck

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

the neck is very tall all the way to the chin. Would be better with an antimicrobial coating. Fit is Ok except for the neck.

Mar

2011

3.0

Prefered Mid Weight MTS to this

By 50 Something

from Seattle, WA

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly

Cons

Bulky
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Backpacking
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

I agree with a previous reviewer. I also I liked the old version of this item MUCH better. The fabric is less "stretchy" and doesn't feel as "cottony". It is bulkier (both body and sleeves) and is less comfortable under my fleece shirt. And it seems to take up more room in my pack.

I understand others like the "new and improved" model but please, be aware that many of us liked the MTS mid weight zip t-neck just fine and, as this shirt is heavier than MTS, there is no longer a comparable mid weight zip T neck shirt available.

If/when REI brings back a suitable replacement (or even if it insists on just sticking with this one) please provide more color choices. I wear this for causal wear and travel as well as hiking and backpacking. I just don't look good in pale blues, pinks, purples, light greens, white, gray, navy or black.

Please provide some alternative for those of us who prefer warm rich colors; warm reds and oranges (subdued not garish) darker teal blues and greens etc. Please provide a good photographic color, one that contrasts well with the natural environment but doesn't stand out like a "sore thumb".

Feb

2011

5.0

I'm buying more!

By brendergrrl

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat
Wears well

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Downhill
Freestyle
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

Great fit and super comfortable. Large enough in the hips so that I don't need to go up a size, but with a contoured fit that isn't baggy.

Feb

2011

2.0

Not new & improved

By Landry

from phoenix

About Me Intermediate

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Long length sleeves

Cons

Snags like CRAZY

Best Uses

Comments about REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Women's:

I gave this 2 stars because I liked the old version of this item MUCH better. This one is a slightly heavier fabric with "waffles" on the inside. The fabric snags on everything and already looks ratty (only 2 months old). The old version was a very thin cotton feeling fabric, I wore it as outerwear and easily under clothes. This one is a little too bulky to wear under snug clothes. Also the neck is a bit tall and hits my chin; and I am tall (5'9")