The Chronic Consumer

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My mom is as much of a bargain hunter as I am, and one of her favorite money-saving strategies is to buy clothes out of season. As a result, she recently purchased a fall/early winter/spring jacket for my son to wear a few months from now. It’s called the Zero Xposur Midweight Hooded Jacket, and though it lists for $36, my mom got it for a mere $14.40 — a great price for a jacket like this!

The Zero Xposur Midweight Hooded Jacket is a very cool looking piece that my son immediately fell in love with. It’s reversible, with one side being a nylon weather-repellent shell, and the other being soft fleece.

With the nylon on the outside, the jacket is perfect for cool or cold inclement days. There are plenty of Velcro closures around the wrists and down the front zipper area, making it easy to keep out the cold, wind, and rain. There are also elasticized inserts in the hood and cuffs, which allows for a better fit in those places.

With the fleece side out, the jacket is perfect for spring or fall. There’s a fantastic design patch featuring motocross and skateboarding action, as well as a stitched logo at the left chest.

Kids love pockets, and the Zero Xposur Midweight Hooded Jacket has plenty of them. In addition to two slash pockets on the front, the jacket also has a pocket for an MP3 player (complete with headphone port), as well as a cell phone pocket — both of which close securely with Velcro.

Moreover, the jacket features a D-ring at the lower right side that can be used for attaching gloves.

As I said, my son fell in love with this jacket immediately. He usually doesn’t like the cold weather, but he’s already looking forward to the end of summer so he can start wearing his brand-new Zero Xposur jacket. This garment seems to be made of quality materials, has an awesome design and sweet features, and is ultimately a great buy at $14.40. Highly recommended!