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REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's

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Ready to heat up your workout, the REI Powerflyte half-zip top offers chill-reducing comfort and a fit that moves with you.

  • Active fit with 4-way stretch is perfect for cool-weather outdoor training, and it also works great as a base layer in warm weather
  • Lightweight fleece features a moisture-wicking, quick-drying brushed inner face and a smooth outer face
  • Fabric offers a UPF rating of 50+
  • Side panels of Polartec® Power Dry® fabric wick moisture, dry quickly and enhance comfort
  • Deep front zipper makes it easy to put on the REI Powerflyte half-zip top, and it offers cooling ventilation when the day heats up
  • Locking zipper won't bounce around on the run
  • Zippered chest pocket stores small items and features a headphone port
  • Ergonomic seam placement, flat seams and fabric with 4-way stretch complement your natural movements
  • The REI Powerflyte half-zip top features reflective highlights that increase safety in dim light

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REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's Specs
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Description
Best use
Multisport
Zip-front
Polyester / polyester blend
(Main) 58% polyester/32% nylon/10% spandex / (panels) 97% Polartec Power Dry polyester/3% spandex
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Yes
Yes
Long sleeve
Men's
Shirt style
Fabric type
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Sun-protective fabric
Moisture wicking
Quick drying
Sleeve length
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REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's
 
3.3

(based on 8 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Stylish (6)
  • Breathable (5)
  • Allows free movement (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

  • Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

  • Running (3)
  • Sports (3)
    • Fit:

    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      67% 

      (4 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (5), Enthusiast (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (5)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Apr

19

2013

 
1.0

Returned

By mgkarp

from East Hanover, NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Allows Free Movement
  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Stylish

Cons

  • Poor Fit

Best Uses

  • As An Outer Layer
  • Running

Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

I used the product as an insulating layer and as an outer layer for high exertion climbs while splitboard touring. After 1 day of wearing an avalanche beacon over it, the beacon straps and unit were already destroying the fabric. After the trip, the shirt looked like I had been worn for quite a long time. I was looking for something similar to the Patagonia R1 shirt. I will be ordering an R1. I wish REI would carry it.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Mar

25

2013

 
4.0

Good Quality but Snug Fit

By hillbilly

from Texas Hill Country

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

  • Comfortable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sports

    Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

    Quality of this top seems top notch - just what I expect from REI. As others have indicated it is a tight fit in the armpits. I'm 6'1" / 160lbs and purchased a medium. It fits well in both the arms and overall length, but it is snug in the armpits. I wear it either as a baselayer or with a tight fitting underarmor underneath.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Feb

    14

    2013

     
    3.0

    Not enough room in the arms

    By Cool Hand Pete

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

    • Running
    • Sports
    • Warm Weather

    Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

    I purchased a medium and returned it. I am 5'7" and always fit in medium tops, but the underarm area was too tight in a medium, so I exchanged it for a large. Strangely, I have the same problem. I decided to keep this one, and I ran a couple of times in it. The underarm hasn't chafed too badly on a 2-mile and 3-mile run, but I am concerned it would chafe on longer runs. I suspect this is why this product is no longer available.

    • Fit:
    • Feels too small
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    31

    2013

     
    4.0

    Great Fit

    By Naosuke

    from Twin Cities, MN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Sports

      Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

      Looks great, and is super comfortable. Unlike the others the cut in the armpits fits me great. I wear it with a couple of other layers while I go for winter hikes and it feels great with my pack on.

      I guess I would suggest trying it on in the store first since the other reviewers have had issues with the armpits, but it's perfect for me.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      31

      2013

       
      5.0

      great

      By glenn the hiker

      from Henderson NV

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Running

        Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

        great for running

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        31

        2013

         
        5.0

        Keeps me warm and dry

        By wildeyes

        from Hadley MA

        About Me Avid Athlete

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        Pros

        • Allows Free Movement
        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Winter Birding
          • Winter Hiking
          • Winter Walks

          Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

          I have always had issues with normal long underwear. I feel cold even if I am not.I cannot wear wool so had to look for something that I could use in my different winter activities. Since I run warm I had to have something that breathed, but did not make me feel cold especially when I stopped or am standing in one spot for a period of time, like when I am birding. I love this as I have been out in some below feezing weather hiking, walking and birding and have been tosty warm in this shirt depending on the layers I put over it. I even at times get too warm while hiking, but then I can just unzip and it cools me down without getting cold. If I stop to bird while hiking I do not freeze and feel cold like I used to. I finally found something that worked for me.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          8

          2013

           
          2.0

          I want to like it

          By Explorer Wannabe

          from Wisconsin

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          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Poor Fit

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Skiing

          Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

          This fleece looks good and because it has a smooth finish on the outside I was hoping it would hold up really well during high activity sports.
          It is warm and compfy except for major issue with the armpits cutting in. I have an athletic and not an overly large build. I am thinking of returning this.

          • Fit:
          • Feels too small
          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          22

          2012

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Soft, looks good, but one big flaw

          By naturehkr

          from Twin Cities, MN

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Poor Fit
          • Restricts Movement

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about REI Powerflyte Half-Zip Top - Men's:

          This shirt looks great and the fleece inside makes it very soft. It's been through a couple washes and has held up fine so far. I can't comment yet on how the material wears during backpacking, etc. There is one major flaw with this shirt, however, and that is the cut of the armpits. They are tight to the point where I can feel the shirt digging into my arm pits. It may be an issue of the placement of the seam being too high.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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