On 22 Sep 2004 22:05:37 GMT, Scott Seidman
wrote:

Cabelas has there Polartec 300 fleece jacket in their bargain cave for $40.

Quantities/sizes/color are limited. It seems XL and 3XL are all that's
left, and the XL is just in Alpine.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...wrapped.jhtml?
id=0009035&navAction=push&navCount=1&indexId=cat1 50014&parentId=cat150014
&parentType=index&rid=&cmCat=BargainCave

I just ordered mine for trib fishing (and I'm an XL now!). I haven't tried
it, but I know people swear by the Polartec 200, and this seems to be 100
better.

Scott

Not really. It's a whole different animal. Nice. I got one of the
early models on a big sale once when I used to go to REI. But if
you're expecting a lot more warmth, no. There will be some more
effect of warmth, particularly in a light wind, but it's not 1/3 again
better than 200. It just helps block the wind some. You'd do better
in a stiff breeze with 200 and a wind jacket. Less bulk that way.

I did manage to wear it one year right up to the middle of December up
here in MN. I used to take smoke breaks at work and walk around
downtown Mupples 3 times a day. So it is warm. And it does do some
wind blocking. And it is somewhat rain and snow resistant. But...

Cyli
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Often taunted by trout. And sometimes by the net.wolverine.

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