Women's Sandstone Backbone Grid Jacket

Name: Eddie Bauer Women's Sandstone Backbone Grid Jacket
Brand: Eddie Bauer
SKU: eddie-bauer-womens-sandstone-backbone-grid-jacket-31625977
Price: 89.98 USD

Jackets & Outerwear

$90

The verdict

A solid mid-tier pick for a women's grid-fleece style jacket if the fit works, priced in line with typical women's outerwear.

Fit

Likely a relaxed-to-slightly-fitted cut typical of the brand's women's jackets; expect true-to-size fit, but check the size chart since grid-textured fleece can run bulkier.

Quality

As a new-season piece in the women's line, construction should meet the brand's usual mid-range outdoor standard, though grid-textured fleece durability varies by finish quality not disclosed here.

Price check

At $129, this is mid-tier pricing for a women's fleece-style jacket, reasonable for the category if the texture and features match a typical grid jacket at this price.

Best for

Someone wanting a versatile layering jacket for cool-weather everyday wear rather than deep winter conditions.

Care

Grid fleece garments generally do best machine-washed cold and air-dried to preserve loft and texture.

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What owners report about Eddie Bauer jackets & outerwear

Owners describe Eddie Bauer's jacket line as durable enough to stay in rotation for years rather than get replaced each season, with down and fleece pieces using materials the brand documents as '650-fill power down and WeatherEdge waterproofing.' Fleece pieces reportedly keep their shape through repeated washing. Lighter, packable shells trade that durability for weight: a hooded ultralight down jacket in the line was flagged for thinner construction that 'lacks abrasion resistance,' with a shell that 'can only repel short periods of drizzle' before the water-resistant coating is overwhelmed — reviewers treat it as a midlayer rather than a standalone winter piece. Buyers also note a split in feel between the brand's full-price retail line and its separate outlet line, with outlet pieces running noticeably thinner.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently say the jackets last for years of regular wear, with down and fleece pieces holding their shape and loft wash after wash.
Watch out for: The recurring complaint is that lighter, packable shells sacrifice abrasion and water resistance, and that outlet-line jackets run noticeably thinner than the full-price retail line.

About Eddie Bauer's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Is Eddie Bauer a Quality Brand? An Outdoor Store Review · Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Hooded Review | Tested & Rated