By James from Newport, RI on 6/10/2008

A well designed product, comfortable and for me (size small) the fit was good - correct length and (dare I say it) a slightly tapered fit instead of the usual sack effect.

I use this for casual wear instead of a sweater, also when I travel - great!

By Leroy from Colorado Springs, CO on 5/30/2008

This light-weight vest is great for spring weather in the Rockies! Works as a nice under-layer on colder days, or as a stand-alone outer-layer when the temperatures warm up. The turtleneck collar is a nice bonus. If it only had pockets for my hands or to store keys, etc. when I'm using it as an outer layer, it would be perfect!

By Bob the casual from Colorado on 5/29/2008

Great price, very comfortable when hiking and mountain biking.

By D from New York City on 5/26/2008

Wear to Work

By Bicycle commuter from Amherst, MA on 5/19/2008

There's been a dismaying trend with EMS clothing over the past year or two. I purchased one of these vests two years ago, size men's small, and it fit me perfectly. I bought the same model recently, and it was WAY too big! Please go back to normal sizing, or else introduce a size extra-small. Otherwise I will no longer be able to wear EMS clothing, which is a shame, since it's generally affordable and well made.

By Tony from NJ on 5/1/2008

I wanted a fleece vest to wear walking, jogging, and sailboat racing. This was on sale for [$]!! can't beat the price. The only con with the design is lack of pockets(this is notated by EMS when ordering that only one color has pockets.) Nevertheless, for the price you can't beat it!! I wear it over a long sleeve wicking shirt.

By iamoutside from Cincinnati OH on 4/25/2008

thin and light this puppy traps your core's heat and allows the skin to breathe. great stuff, a must for everyone's clothing battalion!

By Rob from Cape May Court House, NJ on 3/12/2008

Warm but lightweight, great extra layer for three seasons.

By love to ski from Pennsyslvania on 3/12/2008

My husband bought this as a middle layer for skiing--it hugs perfectly without being tight, and it looks great. I wear my son's as an outer layer on cool days---it's lightweight and soft. The downside---there are no pockets inside or outside.

By Trailrunner John from Owego, NY on 3/2/2008

This is my second microfleece vest. I have not worn out the first and when this was on sale, I could not refuse.

By jay from dorset, vermont on 2/25/2008

I am most pleased with the style. I now wear this vest all winter instead of a sweater. I like the freedom of arm movement versus wearing a sweater.

I bought 4 different colors.

I had been searching for a simple vest and you provided it!!

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By Kopo from Pittsburgh, PA on 2/14/2008

I now own 10 of these vests, one in basically every color. I really like them; however, the last 3 I purchased do not have features from pervious versions. For instance, the zippered pockets have been removed, and there is no longer a black fringe along the zipper and around the sleeve holes. Also, the small is now bigger than it used to be. The original 5 I purchased fit perfectly, but the last 5 are bigger. Note that the 2 vests I bought a year ago have the zippered pockets, but are bigger. You should revert to the version that you offered about 3 or 4 years ago. It is much better than the ones EMS currently offers. Also, you should offer one in brown.

By Fran from Wilmington, NC on 2/11/2008

In the south east, for a good part of the year it can frequently be between 60 and 70 degrees. So in lieu of a coat, I like to layer with your microfleece vest. However, this means I don't have the use of the pockets a coat would have. It was really convenient that my previous versions from EMS had roomy zip-up pockets. I bought 2 of them a few years ago and got great usage out of them. When I finally needed to replace them, I found that you had done away with the pocket in all but one bright orange clearance vest. So now I have to stuff my pants pockets with whatever I'm carrying which is a bit of a pain. Every other aspect of the product I really love, from the weight to the length, which by the way appears to be slightly longer--something a tall person like me was very glad to see. Thanks for a very good product that is only missing one thing--the zip-up pockets.

By Stella Alpini from Danbury, CT on 1/29/2008

I use this vest, literally everyday. I am constantly outdoors doing the most rugged of sports and this vest is warm, and durable. I would buy it again and again. the price was really affordable, [$] on sale. The only thing that I would say is a con is that only the orange vest has pockets, but you can easily make up for this with other gear.

By Tom from Ambridge, Pa on 1/28/2008

Lightweight and warm. Happy with product.

By Flugbert from Berkshires, MA on 1/28/2008

I like a light vest for cold weather hiking, cool rock cliimbs and chilly commutes. This vest has a looser cut for layering and breathability. The bottom hem is a bit looser than expected, but comfortable. The seams and stitching at the chin is bunched up a bit and scatchy, best left a little unzipped.

By erikbuzz from Modesto, CA on 1/22/2008

Feels great. The fit was perfect. Cheap too. Great quality. I will likely buy another.

By Frank from CT on 1/22/2008

This is a nice extra layer to put on around the house or under a coat. I'll probably wear it alot in early Spring too after the Winter season. I only wish it had pockets for keys, a cell phone, money clip, etc. Not a good design -- it's only available in Orange...strange!

By Michael from Boston from Quincy, Ma on 1/19/2008

Got it for [$] , and I think that's the right price for it. Its definitely good quality, fits well, and is great for fall or winter hiking. Functional undeneath a heavier jacket as well.

By M from Wisconsin on 1/8/2008

This vest is great for everyday wear

By Mike from Lebanon, NH on 1/7/2008

Great quality. However, although I am comfortable in large shirt items, I prefer that certain causal or performance gear have a snug fit. I should have ordered a medium. (42" chest; 6'2" tall)

By JZ from Northwood, NH on 1/5/2008

Really wish that it had pockets.

By keyshawn from yellow springs, oh on 1/4/2008

Love EMS's microfleece. Quality micro is hard to find..most products are now stretch-tech poly blends. Nice to have the softness of fleece as an underlayer or standalone option.

I miss the pockets of previous designs...and, I would like for the vest to be appx 2 inches longer. A longer vest has no significant drawbacks, and looks/feels better when wearing it on its own.

By GD from Shrub Oak, NY on 1/3/2008

Purchased this vest to use for cold weather running and could not have gotten more for my money. Light, warm and blocks out that cold breeze. Buying one for my brother as a birthday gift.

I bought this vest to wear under my pea coat on exceptionally cold days. It feel much warmer outside when I'm wearing it under my coat, and it's also a nice sweater vest when it's chilly inside. It's well made and looks nice.

By kathyrb from Cochranville, PA on 1/2/2008

I use this product when I'm hiking and back packing. It's great alone or underneath as an extra added layer.

By BlizzardRunner from Rochester, NY on 12/2/2007

This vest is very soft, and the color is soothing to the eyes, besides that...it is so lightweight you could use it on a run in the Fall or early Spring and that is about it. The cut around the back over the bum is great, but the vest is still rather short (just above/on the belt buckle) and a good fit.
The collar is great length, unlike the Columbia vests...it does not stretch up to your jaw, which I think is rather uncomfortable. It is definitely warmer and softer than the REI woodland vests. The only vest that is one up on this is the Northface Windwall, and then that is just a matter of spending.

By ez from Israel on 11/20/2007

feels great not too warm during running and not bulky

By dandousa from Portland, OR on 10/10/2007

I wanted something that I could wear under my rain slicker when I commute to work by bike. This has been perfect in many ways.

By TacoDave from Denver, CO. on 9/30/2007

I bought one of these supermicro vests a couple of seasons ago. Loved it. Ordered another one this season. Disapointed. EMS took out the side pockets which were great for hand warming and stashing my ID or keys. Also they took out the wind barrier from the front which makes it less likely to wear alone. Now I have a basic vest with no functionality other than another layer.

By Jenny on the Block from CT on 6/6/2007

Great fleece. Just what i was looking for.

By AC from Minnesota on 6/3/2007

I had an EMS microfleece pullover and I loved it. It took eight years of HEAVY use to even begin signs of wear. I got this as a gift and I like it as well or maybe even better than the pullover - it's more versatile and has all the same great features.

By Corrado from Bridgewater, New Jersey on 5/24/2007

Fully functional. Exactly what I ecpected.

By DAN THE SKIER from WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ on 5/2/2007

I bought this to primarily to wear in the cooler weather over a work shirt. So far it seems to be well made and very comfortable. It is lightweight and ideal to wear alone.

By Brendan from Lafayette, CO on 4/29/2007

Vest is definitely worth the money. Wind and water resistant, warm. A little long, would like it a bit shorter as a large vest to use for layering. Zipper tabs are tiny, and tough to grab with gloves on. I had to add on pull tabs. A good vest though, well worth the money and I would recommend others buy it.

By Clay the Gannet from Bristol, NH on 4/24/2007

This fleece, coupled with the long-sleeve lightweight Techwik shirt, works well at keeping warm without getting too warm. It's of particular use on those "in-between" temperature days in mid-spring when hiking some of the White Mountain 4000-footers that start out warm at the base but become a bit cooler at the summit. The pockets are helpful, as well.

By Amos from Cooperstown NY on 4/23/2007

I think that this is a great product, I would recomend it to anyone, I look forward to buying more in the future. Really warm and looks good too! Thanks EMS for your extreamly fast shipping aswell. I recieved my purchase the next day!

By Junkfood from Beaverton, Oregon on 4/12/2007

Warm and comfortable, perfect for layering, full-length zipper for when you get too warm. Lightweight and easily packable but still warm enough for snowshoeing.

By Alan Medic from Wiscosnin , Oshkosh on 4/8/2007

Good product! My only con was the facet that the garment sheds the fabric onto my white uniform.

By dewey from Fort Collins, CO on 4/7/2007

good fit, nice extra warmth, blocks wind well and not bulky.

By anon mous from Western Washington on 3/20/2007

I bought 3 for my boyfriend, one as a gift for a male friend and the women's for a female friend. it's an ideal layering piece or great on its own.

By Bighead from Jackson Hole, WY on 2/14/2007

Fits great, so light and thin that it stays out of the way yet keeps me warm on the coldest days.

By Dan from Golden, Colorado on 1/31/2007

Great Product!

By Carolyn from Boston, MA on 1/29/2007

I was very pleased with the fleece vest. Good quality and styling. I would highly recommend to anyone.

By Bruce from Adirondacks, NY on 1/28/2007

I replaced a much older EMS vest that was too bulky as a layering garment and which road up in the back. This works much better for my needs!

By Doug from Colorado on 1/25/2007

The vest was exactly what I needed. Great fit, great price!

By Chris from Birmingham, MI on 1/24/2007

Good product. Performs as well as the 8 year old EMS vest I have, but I miss some of the features from that vest - internal pockets, drawstring waist.
I would buy another.

By J the Golfer from Middletown, CT on 1/24/2007

I usually wear a Large but the Large ran small so I had to order an XL. [...] good tip on returning at an EMS store where a purchased a few more items.

By Tom from Syracuse, NY on 1/23/2007

I was looking for a fleece vest (with minimal bulk) that I could wear around the house or to work (I work in a casual dress office) and also that would fit under my outer shells, both of which have little room for multiple under-layers. This vest fits the bill on both counts.

By Johnny-Joe from Vero Beach, FL on 1/18/2007

In Florida, most sweaters and PolarFleece jackets are too heavy. Micro Fleece is just right and a full zipper makes it more flexible in varying temperatures. If there were more colors, I'd buy more of these.

By Steve the Backcountry Skier from Boulder, CO on 1/17/2007

I purchased this vest to wear backcountry skiing over a mid-weight long underware top and under a softshell jacket on really cold days. It performed well for a full day in the backcountry near Vail, CO with temps hovering around 8 degrees. My only complaint is that the zipper pulls are much too small and I needed to add pull cords. [...]

By Kate from Albany, NY on 1/8/2007

He loved it! I bought it as a Christmas gift and he wore it for a week straight! It's the first thing he grabs when he leaves the house. Nice fleece, breathable, comfortable, fashionable. Great for hiking!

By none from Schenectady, NY on 1/4/2007

fit too tight for a large - had to return it for a larger size XL

By Cool High School Kid from Wellesley, MA on 1/3/2007

Just what I wanted to wear at school.

By Harold the Chauffer from NYC on 12/3/2006

Thanks for a great product.Worth the expense.I use it beneath my chauffer suit driving Limousines in NYC.