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Whether you're hiking, skiing, snowshoeing mountaineering or Nordic skiing, the REI Heavyweight Polartec® Power Dry® Zip-T makes for a great 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
Combination of the 2 yarns helps keep you dry during highly aerobic activities because it moves moisture away from skin and dries more quickly single-component fabrics
Center front zipper allows ventilation control
Flatseam construction is soft and non-chafing next to skin, and seams are designed to work with pack straps at shoulders
Underarm and side gussets promote freedom of motion; offset shoulder seams prevent chafing under backpack straps
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 50+ to protect against harmful UV light
REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T top features a next-to-skin fit that hugs the body

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REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's

4.3

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Retains body heat (7)
Breathable (5)
Durable (5)
Lightweight (5)
Dries quickly (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Under clothes (5)
Backcountry (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  50%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (3)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (3), Winter sports (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Polartec Power

By tomatocity

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat

Cons

None

Best Uses

Under Clothes

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

The heavy weight top and bottom work as well as the medium weight and light weight. If not wearing them I almost always have a set or two on the motorcycle. I adventure travel throughout California and as far east as Montana and Texas.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Underlying warmth and comfort

By mzscapes

from Half Moon Bay, Calif

About Me Expert

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Pros

Color Selection
Durable
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Cold Weather Activities
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

I used this for the first time in Alaska enduirng 05 to -30 degree conditions. This base layer kept me warm and vented perspiration effectively, while behaving as a well-fitted shirt should, comfortable. Another feature I like is the scalability this base layer gives you, allowing you to add or remove layers as conditons change without having to remove the shirt as it can stand on its own as you warm up.

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Feb

2013

4.0

One of my favorites from REI

By jlgreen13

from Nashville, TN

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

Phenomenal item. Great job!

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Feb

2013

2.0

One size doesn't fit all

By eohippus

from Silver City, NM

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

Love the design and fit when it's on, except:

Sizing is weird; I wear an S, but couldn't get into the S. M looks and feels great on but is hard to get on and off. Maybe this would work best as a zip-up.

Sleeves really need elastic cuffs; unless you have unusually long arms these cuffs are always going to get into your food, your water, your fire, etc.

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Feb

2013

5.0

For the price, can't beat it!!!

By BoRegard

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Downhill
Freestyle
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

Excellent for skiing as a midlayer under a shell followed up by a baselayer underneath. I'm 5'11" 180lbs and typically fall right between M and L in most clothes, but the large fits me comfortably/relaxed. The medium which I tried in at the store was much too small, I could barely get it over my chest. The outside material is smooth, not quite silky, but a polyester-ish feeling that allows a shell to glide easily over it. The inside is very soft fleece which even feels nice against bare skin, although I typically wear a light base layer or t-shirt underneath.

I bought this for a ski layer, but I like it so much I even wear it casually, around town, to work, even lounging around the house. My wife even says it looks good too! Can't beat that! I may buy it in another color. It breathes incredibly well for how thick it is and dries quick too. Love love love this fleece (or whatever it is)!

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great base layer

By Larryray

from St. Louis, MO

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Pros

Durable
Really Warm
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Under Clothes
Winter Hunting Fishing

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

Great insulator for cold weather hunting and fishing. Thought I followed the sizing chart but Medium was way too small. Easily returned for Large which is great except for sleeves slightly long. Have used on January trout fishing outing and stayed toasty!

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Jan

2013

5.0

Great baselayer

By BsR

from San Diego CA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Lightweight
Retains Body Heat

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Downhill
Freestyle
Under Clothes

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

I own a couple of these and a couple in the crew style and they are great as a base layer or alone ( as long as it isn't to breezy) and still stay fairly warm when wet. They are very durable and hold their own against much more expensive options

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Nov

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Fit, Stayed Cool

By James Woo Woo

from Hoboken, NJ

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Fall Hiking

Comments about REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T - Men's:

Bought this for the winter, base layer for skiing but couldn't wait to use it. Took the dog out for a nice long fall hike, temp in low - mid 50's. Had quik dry shirt underneath, the hike was vigorous... my siberian husky cam out from summer hibernation. REI Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry Zip-T kept me warm and dry, cant wait till ski season