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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £80

Description: Monkey Phur (Polartec Thermal Pro 4080) fabric with DWR, Micro Chamois-lined collar, zippered PowerStretch patch pocket, PowerStretch cuffs and wrist panels, PowerStretch waistband and hip panels.

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tim waltham

Posted: 20/11/07

'NICE TO WEAR BUT NOT FUNCTIONAL.'

Strengths:
warmth, lightweight, very tactile, eyecatching, powerstretch cuffs.

Weaknesses:
no hem drawcord and it needs one. i have a large and a 34 inch waist and its too loose at the hem, i can feel drafts because of it. i fit north face and arcteryx large sizes but the i needed xlarge in this and the arms are slightly too long.
biggest downfall is complete lack of wind resistance, even the lightest of drafts will get through it. its a little bulky so together with no wind resistance its only suitable for use under a big hardshell. polartec thermal pro is not a good material to make outerwear with.

Overall:
i wear it everyday, but only inside the house :(
it holds no warmth when there is a breeze so its uses are very limited.

it is nice to wear, lightweight and soft,
others always seem impressed when they see it though. i would buy it again but not for more than £60, youre better off with a softshell for outside use.

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

53%

Lisa Shannon

Posted: 12/07/04

'SNUGGLY, LIGHT AND A BIT OF A LOOKER'

Strengths:
Warm. VERY warm. And it feels so soft and furry you'll never want to take it off. I felt like a big fluffy cat whilst wearing it! Purrrrr. It's so much more satisfying to wear than a normal fleece and it looks great due to the close cut. The lycra panels around the cuffs and waist make for a snug fit and add to the jacket's distinctive look. And you can shove the sleeves up without cutting off the circulation to your hands.

The manufacturers claim that it is very compressible and I have to agree. It squished up pretty small in my daysack and because it's very light, I hardly noticed it was there.

Weaknesses:
No protection from the wind whatsoever.

Fellow hikers will try to steal it - watch your back on campsites.

Overall:
A well designed, unusual fleece that is very warm, light, small when compressed and looks fantastic. A little on the pricey side but worth it, in my humble opinion.

Monkey Man, we love you!

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

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