This is without a doubt the best fleece I've ever bought.
The shaggy liner is great against you skin, especially in the hood.
won't keep out a full storm, but put a good Gortex jacket or puffy over it and you have one of the best layering systems you can buy.
Just buy it ... and arcteryx ...do not change it. Tom
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.