re: Finally getting a tit bit nip, what are the OT ballers rocking this season?

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I have had North Face, Columbia, and Patagonia fleeces over the years. I do agree at the value, it's probably worth it to buy Columbia. But it is not an equal quality. My Columbia fleece is thinner and more ragged out in the same time period as the others without a doubt. But, it's at 1/3 the price and it's not like we live on the frozen tundra, so not a big deal.

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My question isn't why you buy Patagonia over Columbia, it's if you're going to buy Columbia, why don't you buy store brand instead? It'll save you money and it's the same generic synthetic stuff, unless Columbia has gotten so cheap it rivals store brands now.

IMO, Arcteryx/Mammut > Highest end TNF > Patagonia > Marmot > Regular TNF > Columbia. Obviously leaving a lot of brands out.

But, it makes little difference for casual wear. I will say, however, that the fits of the higher end brands are to some extent worth the cost.