Marmot Afterburner Fleece Jacket - Men's

I love Marmmot stuff. This Jacket is no different. It fits true to size and this is the first fleece I have ever owned where the wind doesnt cut right through it. Fit and finish is spot on. The cuffs seem just a bit small but I am not taking any points away for it. We just had a major cold front move through and as luck would have it, I have been wearing this jacket around to get a feel for it. For its weight I was astounded with how warm it was with the very cold wind blowing. For the price this jacket cant be beat, an absolute winner. Long live Marmmot!

well built, does what a wind stopper should. more supple hand than the MH equivalent. field tested in 23dF / 25mphWinds, paired with a short sleeve wool/poly shirt and Arc'teryx Rho 1/4 zip. almost too warm hiking the exposed ridge, but absolutely no wind gettin thru this thing. stylish enough for urban wear. great value for the price paid. sized for normal size people; if you prefer a slim or athletic fit its probably not the jacket for you.

I have fleece from North Face and Columbia, and this fleece far outperforms both of them. I was skeptical of the WindStopper capabilities, but they are just as advertised. I live in northern Michigan and with a sweater under it, I go outside in 15-20 degree weather with 20+ mph winds (like all last week). It is warm and flexible. I called Marmot to figure out the fit of this jacket, it is causal fit. It is not a technical fit. I really appreciated the longer torso length since I'm a taller guy (6'2"). I would recommend this to anyone, it is well worth the price.

I used the Afterburner while hiking Teton Pass in temps between 15 & 20 degrees with high winds. My legs were freezing in my softshell pants but my core was toasty warm. I also tried it for an over night tour. We skinned in for 4 hours with a sled, and surprisingly, I didn't need to switch to my down jacket while we set up camp and cooked dinner. Bring a waterproof shell if snow is in the forecast. It is not as packable as some fleeces, but packs better than most softshells. I would prefer the Afterburner over my Windstopper softshell.

Sizing:I am 6'and have a tall torso with a 45 inch chest and the XL was too big, the large is perfect. If in doubt i would size down!

BOTTOMLINE: It breathes better than my softshells keeping me dry and warm while skinning and Skiing.

At first, I thought the fleece would be thicker for a 300 rating. However, thickness is no indication of warmth. This is a nice, warm, good looking fleece with well thought out details. If I had to do it all over again, I would make the exact same purchase.

In my search for a good Windstopper fleece I must have looked at at least two dozen different jackets from all the major companies (and some small ones). The Pamir was on sale so I ended up buying it. Big mistake. The construction was quite good, but the fit was ridiculous. I got the large and though it was long enough the sleeves came down below my knuckles and the chest area billowed around me (I'm 6' 160). I reluctantly sent it back to BC and kept looking.

My quandary was that I wanted a warm, wind-proof/resistant jacket that I could wear on those nasty 40 degree days in November and under a shell in January. The Marmot M1 sofshell material might have worked, but the jackets built with it were all too expensive. There were deals to be had on some Arcteryx jackets, but I wanted to be able to wear it even in non-outdoorsy setting without feeling like a complete ass (Marmot/TNF/Etc. are bad enough).

The problem with most of the softshells and technical fleeces I found was that they were designed for aerobic activity. Great if you're running or climbing, but not so good for strolling around town. After my failure with TNF I decided to look at other brands. The ubiquitous MH windstopper jacket looked nice but it was too pricey. I decided to stick with Marmot (in my comfort zone). The Superhero, Leadville, Torrid, Afterburner, and Sharp Point were all tempting. The Leadville was too softshell-ish and wouldn't have been warm enough. The Torrid was really tempting but lacked the warmth and wind resistance I wanted. The Superhero was too expensive as was the Sharp Point. The Afterburner seemed perfect. I like my clothes to have as little flash as possible, so I got it in black--and it's great.

It has the gray "Marmot" on the left side of the chest, but other than that there are no logos on the back or arm--something I appreciate when companies like TNF like to plaster their name all over their products. The Afterburner is fairly thick for a windstopper jacket, but it's also really warm. The inside of the jacket is all soft fleece, same with the two hand pockets. There's an inner pocket not mentioned in the listing that's quite nice (very roomy).

Fit: I am, as I said, 6' 160. I'm fairly lean and the jacket fits nicely. It's not a super trim athletic cut but it fits pretty close and I don't think I could layer a whole lot underneath. Probably not more than a Patagonia C3 or wool base layer. Certainly not another fleece unless I sized up. It's a tiny bit shorter than I'd like, but it's not bad.

This fleece does fit very close to the body; I am 6'0"/165 lbs and the Medium fits well with just a thin baselayer underneath. I couldn't get anything else under it, so if you want to layer, just order a size up (which I've found is the case with most Marmot gear). However, it blocks the wind and is warm, so I can throw it under a soft- or hardshell as needed to warm things up. Overall, I've been happier with my Patagonia R4, and if you're looking for a fleece that is windproof and warm and easier to layer underneath, that is the fleece you should be looking at. But all in all, this is a good piece of gear that I can use by itself in spring and fall and under a shell in winter.

This two-toned beauty will keep you going. I love it. I beat the crap out of it doing off-width/chimney climbing at J-Tree in 40 degree weather with the classic wind blowing, and it worked like a charm. The Windstopper did what it was supposed to do, and the material held up to the 8-grit sandpaper that is J-Tree. As long as I wasn't sitting in one place not moving for more than 10 minutes (read: windchill felt like 25), I was fine. Used as a mid-layer, and you're good to go for some pretty chilly situations.

Lack of pit-zips makes it probably not the most ideal for really high-intensity activities, but that's what your softshell is for. I used it for a lot of cooler-weather rock climbing, and it was great. It's also nice enough to wear it out on the town for a few post-crag beers.

I'm 6', 165lbs, and the M fits perfectly.

The Afterburner jacket is both functional and warm. From deep side and chest pockets to a well made and stylish looking jacket. Spring in Tasmania is usually windy and at times cold. Today was like that when I went wave sailing. Checking the conditions in twenty to thirty knot winds can really chill you, but I found that the Afterburner repelled the gale and I felt warm enough to go out for a sail. Coming back in and keeping warm can be a problem if you are in a standard fleece jacket where the wind knifes through and leaves you shivering. The Afterburner kept the wind away from my already cold core and I was able to derig in relative comfort. This jacket really does stop the wind and looks great.

I'm was thrilled to find out that Marmot is still making these. I have worn my last Afterburner for the past 2 years, still love it, but after all this time it's starting to show some minor wear, so I'm buying another one while I still can. The fleece is still holding up well, the wind-stopper is perfect, and despite a few minor snags in the outside layer the jacket is in perfect shape and functioning just like when I bought it. The review I posted two years ago is still true, and whenever I leave the house I grab this fleece over any other jacket or fleece that I own, even 2 winters ago when we had one of the worst winters in the last twenty years in Michigan. Buy one, it's perfect!

Lightweight jacket. Looks good. Fits very well. Soft & warm. Definitely keeps the wind out (better than my TNF APEX BIONIC IMO), and it's water resistant. Works great under a shell or as a stand alone jacket above 40 F.

Got it in black and the only issue is that it picks up / shows lint and hair really easy. Got another one in Gray and it doesn't show as much - it's still there just not as noticeable. Colors are all two tone (Black looks like black fleece and purple"ish" nylon reinforcements. Gray = light gray fleece w/ dark gray nylon reinforcements)

Very satisfied with this jacket.

Thanks Marmot!

This is a great jacket, including the fleece-lined collar, just read the rest of the reviews. A couple things to add: windstopper is really only good to about 8 mph winds so don’t expect it to be anything it is not. I bought a small based on the sizing chart 5’8” and 150 lbs with a 38” chest. It fits, but is a little snug: I should have sized up. With just a T-shirt underneath, I am warm into the upper 20’s when active and only to about 40 when sitting by the campfire.

One of the best jackets I've owned. Totally windproof and keeps me warm to 30F with a thin layer underneath. I am 5'6", 160lbs with and athletic frame and the medium fits very well. Just keep in mind the arms are a little long. Worth buying for functionality and style.

Fantastic product. Its 25 F and windy right now and this jacket is all I need. It also looks cool.

This is a perfect wind stopper, the fleece adds the warmth and softness needed to make it a stand alone for many applications. I got this fleece on sale last September and WHAT a deal, it does not allow any wind in, I even held my arm out of the window on a 30 something degree day in the middle of the winter, going 50 mph and nothing... no chill, nothing! A base layer or light fleece underneath make it go a lot further, although plenty of times I found myself wearing this with only a beanie and a t-shirt.

One small drawback is that the Windstopper fabric itself is a little rigid and does not allow for much stretch. I haven't found this to hinder me from doing anything, but it does not feel as fluid as some of my other pieces. Also, this stuff does not pack as well as typical fleece.

This thing is great, pricey but WAY more useful than a typical fleece, think about what you are getting for your money, it's not too bad.

This is a perfect wind stopper, the fleece adds the warmth and softness needed to make it a stand alone for many applications. I got this fleece on sale last September and WHAT a deal, it does not allow any wind in, I even held my arm out of the window on a 30 something degree day in the middle of the winter, going 50 mph and nothing... no chill, nothing! A base layer or light fleece underneath make it go a lot further, although plenty of times I found myself wearing this with only a beanie and a t-shirt.

One small drawback is that the Windstopper fabric itself is a little rigid and does not allow for much stretch. I haven't found this to hinder me from doing anything, but it does not feel as fluid as some of my other pieces. Also, this stuff does not pack as well as typical fleece.

This thing is great, pricey but WAY more useful than a typical fleece, think about what you are getting for your money, it's not too bad.

Fantastic jacket.
Windstopper blocks the wind.
I'm 5'10" & 165 lbs. Medium works great and fits over a base layer and midweight shirt / lightweight fleece pullover.
Zipper seems very sturdy and is easy to use with no binding whatsoever.
Entire jacket is well constructed - seems like it last a long time.

Great quality, excellent fit. Warm, stops the wind and good in the wet. Well satisfied.

This was my first marmot piece and I absolutely fell in love with it and with marmot gear.
As they have already stated: the Afterburner is one of the finest windproof fleece jackets out there.
The fit, the style, functionality and durability are amazing.

I personally use it while rock climbing, alpine climbing, hiking and to hang out around town.

The one exception is the neck is HUGE, this makes it uncomfortable baggy in the neck, and it allows the elements easy access inside the jacket.
What I do is zip it almost all the way up and wear a buff (combi) to protect my neck.

Marmot please move the handwarmer pockets a bit upwards to make it more comfortable to use while wearing a harness.

I'm 5' 11" 190 lbs. Bought a large based on the sizing chart but should have gotten an XL. The large does not leave any room to wear anything underneath. Also, I find it kinda short in the waist. If a snug if is what you want, an you plan to only wear t-shirts or long sleeve t-shirts, then go ahead with the large.

pros:
small size fits me nearly perfect (5'11" 145lbs)
windproof
probably waterproof (outside picks up moisture, but it has yet to make it in)
looks great
lightweight and warm
high quality construction

cons:
attracts hair, fur, and fuzzies like crazy; it is a fleece, so no big surprise there

This is a great fleece. I've been in some pretty cold weather with a comfortable long sleeve shirt where the Afterburner kept me nice and warm.

Simply stated, great jacket. I'm 5'10", 175. The Large fits me great. I did try a medium but it was more restrictive. Great rugged jacket and very warm. My only complaint: Lint. Other than that, this a keeper for many years.

My height is 5'5" tall. The jacket is fit right in. It is very nice and warm. This winter is very cold at my area and the temp around mid 20 with windchill will be in and the temp is down to single digits. It is very cold. You can not wear this jacket with polo alone. I have to put on my Spyder insulated jacket. I could say the Marmot Afterburner go do well if you put little extra layer inside if the temp is going down around mid 30 not including windchill factor in. The North Face Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket is doing little better than Marmot Afterburner jacket in term of warm. Just stay far away of The North Face Sentinel Thermal jacket. It is not keep you warm at all when the temp is going down around 32 and with windchill factor added in. I wear Sentinel out the car and I have to run inside and replace with Apex Bionic Thermal jacket. It is keep me warm than Sentinel. 5 star for TNF Apex Bionic Thermal jacket, 4.5 star for Marmot Afterburner jacket. 3.8 star for TNF Sentinel Thermal Jacket.

This jacket is very warm for the weight, and Windstopper is great material. I feel comfortable between 40 and 50 F only T-shirts underneath. I'm 5'9 and 140 lb. Small fits perfect.

I've needed to replace a very old Marmot Tech Sweater for a long time, and since they don't make anything close to that style, I had to look at some other models, After looking at other brands and styles, I decided to stick with Marmot and chose the Afterburner fleece jacket. I placed the order and it was shipped within a few hours. Despite the holidays, I received it in only 3 days. I'd read all the reviews and having worn Marmot products for over 15 years, I was pretty certain I would like it; I've never been disappointed with any piece of Marmot clothing and I am very pleased with the Afterburner fleece. It is well made and attention to detail is great. I'm 6'4, 182 pounds and ordered a large. The fit is exactly what the size chart stated. It's perfect even with a light sweater underneath. I really appreciate the arm length and slightly longer length of the body. Perfect for layering under a hardshell if needed. I've only worn it for a few days but I've already been very impressed with the warmth and wind-stopping ability of this jacket. It's definitely my new favorite. I have no doubt this fleece will serve me well for many years to come. This was my first purchase from Backcountry and am well satisfied with the service from this company. Highly recommend both Backcountry and this Marmot jacket!

I love gear that is made to do two things at once and does them both well. The 300 fleece feels really lightweight but don't be fooled. It's density will keep the warmth close to your skin. The Gore WindStopper material works and is very effective in keeping chilly wind out.

The fit is very versatile. I'm 5'5" at 165lbs with an athletic build and a Medium works perfect. The fit is not baggy at all and not too athletic. I can layer a nice lightweight down jacket with it (Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket in my case) and not look and feel constricted.

If you want a fleece jacket that is very functional and also looks great, this is a good one to get.

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This is a great fleece jacket. Excellent job of blocking the wind, insulates well too. Sometimes with a bit of aerobic activity in 40-50 degree weather with a shirt underneath, this can be a bit much. Still, it performs well in the cold and still looks great with a pair of slacks (at least in the black that I have). I've had mine for about a year and its held up pretty well after much use and a few washings. Would highly recommend!

I have had numerous fleece jackets over the years and appreciate their light weight and insulating qualities. The only drawback is when the wind blows it goes right through fleece. I searched for years for a functional wind blocker fleece that was comfortable to wear and didn't feel like cardboard. The Afterburner is well designed, it is full cut but not too boxy. The full cut allows for easy layering and has drawstrings to adjust fit. The best part is the fleece material is soft and flexible and not too thick. The neck and wrist cuffs are extremely comfortable and make it a joy to wear. The jacket is nice enough to wear around town. It has quickly become my favorite when the temperature drops below 40-50 degrees. The only thing I would like is an outside chest pocket (Marmot had one a few years back) to make it more functional in the field. You won't be sorry you spent the money on this jacket.

I really love this fleece...

Blocks wind well, much warmer than it looks, and not bad looking either. I am 5' 11" 165lbs, chest 40" and the medium fits perfectly. With a smartwool base layer it creates a surprisingly warm yet breathable and windproof system. Throw a hard shell over that and Im good down to the high 20's moving at a moderate pace or the low 40's just sitting around.

Great multipurpose piece of gear!

This is a great fleece! It keeps the wind out and keeps me warm in fairly cold weather. The jacket looks thin but feels heavy and substantial. I'm 5'7", 155 lbs. I bought the size small which fits perfectly and allows room for some layering underneath.

I bought the jacket for my son and he is particular. He LOVED IT- color, fit, warmth, great for variable New England conditions.

I bought this jacket on sale only because I was looking for a windblock fleece and it seemed to fit well and feel good. I had no feelings one way or another for this particular jacket. It has quickly become my favorite. The other reviews for this jacket really capture the pluses for outdoor conditions. The incredible thing for me is just how soft and warm this coat is regardless of the conditions. In cases where a hard shell is not needed this jacket is the first thing I grab. The fit? A bit more roomy than some technical fleeces but I'd rather have a shell that fits this way than other form fitting (read movement restrictive) jackets on the market.

The jacket fits very very good and very comfortable. It's warm and flexible . It's worth the price.

Great piece of equipment if you don't mind it being bulky. Fits true to size, if you want use layers under, order next size up. Light, sleeves are "normal" length, comparing to those new technical shells and climbing jackets that feel like they were built for monkeys. Great service with this company as usual.