Mountain Hardwear Mountain Tech II Jacket - AirShield Fleece (For Men)

Had one of the tech jackets when they used to be gore wind stopper and had the pit zips. Loved the jacket but lost it; hope this jacket is similar for warmth. I ordered a large which I normally get but had to return it for a medium since it was way too big. Have had many Mountain Hardware jackets and pants and have never been let down.

Purchased this to replace similar but slightly different Mountain Hardware jacket that I have used for several years. My current jacket starting to show wear in the elbows so decided to replace it. The two jackets look very similar.
This jacket has pockets that are placed for harness or backpack which is further back than normal. Hand warmer pockets also lack a storm flap which allows some air transfer in high wind. Jacket lacks pit zips, but the hand warmer pockets do vent heat OK, which is good and bad. I believe ,but not certain, the pocket is not airshield so an open pocket transfers heat, wind and likely water. Vent heat when desired is good. But pockets zips from top so when you want to place hand into pocket the pocket must be fully open (25cm/10in zip) which is loosing heat, could be bad.
Chest pocket does have a storm flap and is good size (10cm/6in square). Perhaps too wide since my sunglasses will drop to bottom and rest sideways.
Fine job of blocking wind for a fleece but does not stop wind. Arms and yoke do well with shedding rain. Fleece front and back will hold water but keep water out.
I found the sleeves and length just a bit longer than expected. Chest and waist is sized about what I would expect.

Wanted a wind-proof fleece jacket for less than a hundred bucks. This is one of a few choices that I found, and overall I'm happy with it.
Most of the criticisms I've read seem valid, but don't bother me. I have a 16-1/4 inch neck; zipped up the fit there is snug but comfortable, and provides excellent neck-sulation. It is a little roomy in the abdomen and snug at the pits, but not grossly so. I wear an "L" in most jackets, and this fit was acceptable. I like the high side pockets.
I'm not fond of ostentatiously branded merchandise. This one screams its MH logo, making that my least favorite feature. But the price was right so whattaya gonna do?

I bought this jacket as a Christmas present for my father. He and my mother are moving back to the upper Midwest after living the last 10 years full-time in Florida. He loves this jacket for its warmth and versatility. It is well-made and the green is, believe it or not, a nice neutral color.

My son loved this jacket. There was on drawback in that the pockets are on the side about where his ribcage is. Just very awkward placement for a jacket. North Face did a great job on construction just not design. Still a nice jacket though.