Last night I went to see the premier (OMG) of the REEL ROCK 7 film tour in Boulder, CO. It was phenomenal. And I got to meet Alex Honnold (I peed myself a little). I couldn't help but notice that it was a bit nippy outside (and inside). Wait - summer isn't endless? I was sure it would last forever this time. People all over Chautaqua last night were sporting their latest Pata-gucci puffy. The elite Boulder climbers were out on the town. 

With the weather turning cold, I went through my closet and pulled out a favorite: 
The EMS Divergence Fleece Jacket.
(Who needs Pata-gucci?) 

The EMS Divergence Fleece is a Polartec midweight jacket that defies typical "fleece" boundaries. The jacket features zippered pockets, Cliff bar warming (chest) pocket, and a semi-fitted... fit. 

I've been able to wear this jacket in quite a few scenarios now - a snowy Boulder winter afternoon, chilly mornings in Red Rocks, setting up a TR for a client in Aspen and in an Arizona rainstorm. My favorite part about this jacket is that it's up for just about anything. It is fine on its own (though not super wind proof), and works well under and over other layers. Under a hard shell is perfect for a windy rainy hike. Over a classy shirt/jeans and it is perfect for walking to dinner from your car. Under a puffy jacket, it's perfect for belaying someone up an ice climb, especially since you can cinch in the hem with sewn in bungee. There are also snaps on the sleeves and collar that attach to an EMS SYNC shell. I've washed sand, snow and sweat out of this jacket and still no sign of pillage. 

Pro's
 - WARM!!! 
 - Cute fit (on men and women)
 - Layers well
 - Breathes with activity
 - Stretchy in all the right places
 - Durable
 - Love the chest pocket

Con's
 - Not super wind proof
 - Comes in black, purple and tan for the ladies :(

Watch this swanky movie showing a man point to and play with all the relevant features of the jacket... Win.