I am a big fan of Patagonia, everything from base layers to hooded fleeces to my winter snow shoveling jacket. The stuff is top notch and I think its well worth the money. I usually layer stuff under my Pearl Izumi zip up windblocker fleece, it seems to get the job done on most days. I recently scored a Craft windblocker jacket after an alcohol induced late night binge shopping spree from Steep and Cheap, I think it was about $40. Not really cold enough yet to see how well it works but it is made really well and fits really good too.