Average of 2 Reviews:

  Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket

REVIEWED BY: BUFFAHOLE    2/10/2008

"I recently bought the Retro X in the midst of a fridgid winter here in Buffalo, NY. Don't be fooled by the thin feel and look of the jacket, for this is one of the warmest jackets I have ever warn! I instantly fell in love with this jacket, and it has taken place of my "anytime" jacket officially. I purchased the coal dust color in medium, and it is wonderful. It looks purple in the sun, and grey indoors. Overall i don't believe that you can buy a better jacket for the money!"

  Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket

REVIEWED BY: THOM    1/17/2007

"I just bought my fifth Retro X jacket and I am very happy. Who would have thought that something so light, thin made from recycled pop bottles could be so warm and flexible. As a teacher, I was the staff supervisor for our High School's Ski Club for years. My favorite ski jacket was always a retro-x. This thing is unbelievably wind proof and warm, It has a great collar that zips up nice and is soft and gentle to the neck. The jacket even seemed to repel snow when you fell, and believe, I did my share of that. Some of my previous jackets seemed to "grow legs" and walk away. I recently found one in my wife's closet and my son just confessed to now being the owner of another. Why not help yourself to Dad's "patagucci" if you can get away with it. I grew out of the last jacket, (middle aged something or other). I certainly was very happy to hear they make a larger version. I have also purchased the R4, however for some reason, I do not find it as warm, nor like it as much as the Retro-X. I am now s"