Some guys like walking around in a down vest with little strips of duct tape all over them cause they think it looks hardcore. I know one dude that put the strips on his coat…
- TOM, 05/11/11
Winter Park, CO

I bought this vest to wear under my hard shell when cross country skiing. On the cold days, it does a fantastic job of keeping my core warm, without constricting at all. When…
- Andrew, 01/27/11
Flushing, MI

So I suffer from a relatively lean core with a long torso, wide shoulders, long arms, which makes buying modern fitting winter clothes nearly impossible. The small fits pretty…
- Yung, 02/06/10

I will be the first one to admit I am typically not a fan of vests, but in certain actvities in winter, they do work well. The Covert from Arc'teryx is a winner if you want t…
- Eric, 02/24/13
Northern Wisconsin

Size was what I expected. It looks and feels durable. No regrets.…
- John, 01/12/12

Just got my Retro-X Vest in the mail. I'm 6'0, about 205 and Large fits perfect. I love the feel of this vest, very comfortable and stylish. I can tell this thing is going to…
- Alex, 09/15/11
Atlanta

I own an older version of this vest, and I love it for athletic activities in cool weather. I have used it often hiking, as well as early/late season ice climbing. It gets the…
- Chad, 01/27/13
Ridgway, CO

So I bought this for my husband who was jealous of my bad ass North Face vest-He loves it-Said it's super warm and he loves the fact that it's super thin(it is) but still warm…
- RACHELLE, 10/17/10
CHESWICK

This is the warmest article of clothing I've ever owned, and I love it. Perfect for shoveling snow, or just chilling around the house with. One time I wore this underneath a r…
- Micah, 12/30/12
Chicago

My favorite vest, hands down. It packs quite small yet the windstopper fabric makes it incredibly helpful in keeping the core warm in windy places. The material is semi-stretc…
- Josh, 11/24/12
Colorrado Springs

The Luminara nylon at the front of the garment does an excellent job of keeping the wind and the drizzle at bay,whilst the mesh at the back helps dissipate moisture and breath…
- Xi, 12/26/12
L.A

Stand-alone or layered, this is a go-to vest. It's versatile and stylish and can be used for everything from manning the race gate to couch surfing. It repels moisture and win…
- No, 04/04/13
New England

I bought this for my husband who works outdoors all over the world. He travels frequently, so luggage must be minimal. If you believe in minimalism and utility, but wouldn't m…
- No, 04/03/13
New England

Wore this to a banquet last night over my shirt and tie and I looked great. It also kept me extremely warm. Great vest at a great price and you look pretty good as well. Major…
- Eric, 01/02/12
Fayetteville

Vest are perfect for southern winters. It rarely gets cold enough for sleeves, so fleece vests are where it's at. My wife actually nags me because I wear it so much, may…
- Beau, 01/04/11
Alabama

i work in an office building that gets pretty chilly at times. this vest is the best to me the most comfortable during the day. i love the fit as it's not too baggy or too tig…
- david, 01/23/13
nyc

I just received my Marmot vest and it's just what the Dr. ordered. I bought a large so it would fit over a sweatshirt yet would fit under my winter parka. What I'm trying to v…
- Kevin, 12/04/10
Boulder, CO