Modern Pertex+Pile

Oh and here’s the tech specs:

Shell: 2.8-oz 100% recycled polyester ripstop with mechanical stretch and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.

Fleece: 4.7-oz 100% polyester (85% recycled) microfleece.

A problem you will run into is that the DWR will keep coming off and you will have to keep reapplying it.

Are there 2 pieces or is it just one piece ?

While it will function similarly in some respects, I don’t think there is much advantage to having them sewn together into one garment. Having a separate fleece and windshirt gives you much more versatility and faster drying.

My buffalo system jacket performs very similarly to a Mountain hardwear monkey man jacket + windshirt, and it stands to reason a high-loft fleece is going to be much more analogous to the pile then classic fleece. Also if you are going to try it the way buffalo had in mind (no baselayer) you may want something with a less boxy fit then that particular garment.

Boxy?

I tried one on in my size and I thought it was tight, very slim. I didn’t buy one because I thought it was a little lightweight for what it was and far too short and the lack of a hood makes it pretty much useless as a soft shell

Add a hood and make it 6 inches longer and I’d be happy tho as a skin layer

Most of the patagonia pullovers I’ve tried (especially the snap neck ones) have been boxy, but I haven’t tried this exact piece on so I will defer to you.

Totally agree on length and lack of hood. The non-adjustable elastic hems have a habit of riding up on my as well, so I avoid that too.

Actually my buffalo jacket is a wee bit on the short side, especially on the rare occasions I use it sans baselayer this is a big problem. If anyone is ever looking at a buffalo garment I highly recommend the longer hemmed versions.

I found it very similar in cut to the Nanopuff I also tried on in the same NY store I needed an XL Nanopuff jumper and an XXL in the nanobivvy even tho the bivvy is supposed to be cut with a looser fit