i was thrilled to see a hooded down sweater this year, as I love my regular down sweaters; however, I am a little bit disappointed that there isnt a cinch cord for the hood.…
- Elizabeth, 12/11/09
portland, or

I debated several down jackets before finally choosing this one, and I'm very satisfied. I have worn it this winter in Seattle, Denver, and Phoenix [damp cold and dry cold], a…
- MACKENZIE, 03/16/11
Denver, CO

*FIT: I got the Medium and Large to compare. I'm 5'6" 155lbs - the M fit with just enough room to wear a thin long sleeve shirt underneath. If you're 130-140, the M will be…
- Kely, 12/04/11

Although this jacket is very comfortable, stylish, fashionable, etc., the fit was simply a little odd. It was super short in the torso and baggy in the upper arms. The lining…
- Grace, 11/22/11
Big Rapids, MI

Just bought this as a Christmas present for my mom after she saw my Atom LT and wanted one for herself. I think my mom was happier getting this jacket than hearing that I got…
- Chih-Yu, 12/22/11
Cambridge, MA

Arc'teryx's size chart was pretty accurate on the fit of this jacket, and I otherwise liked the fit and style, but the wrists were uncomfortably tight, to the point of being c…
- Allyson, 11/26/12

My GF was getting jealous that I was buying all this Arcteryx gear for myself that I felt bad (not really) so I bought her a piece just so she could feel as special as me (onc…
- ERIC, 10/06/12
rochester hills

I was lazy and shopped on line and bought this after having a nice live chat. Normally Arcteryx products are a little short on my monkey arms but this one hangs down over my k…
- Patricia, 04/17/13
Detroit

This fleece is great in hundreds of ways. The second I put it on I loved it. The fit is longer than most. It is form fitting but not overly. The sleeves are roomy (comparable…
- Amanda, 12/20/12
Iowa City

This is hands down the best jacket ever. It's warm, its breathable, its damn near windproof. I have worn it under a shell or on its own and remained totally toasty. I'm 5'1…
- Cara, 04/07/12
Bozeman MT

Love this hoody. I didn't find it to run too short at all. it runs exactly like every other Arcteryx thing I have ever tried on or owned. I love the length and I HATE short th…
- Joanne, 04/21/10
Snohomish, WA

This hoody is adorable, until you put it on :( I don't feel like I'm abnormally long in the torso but this shirt was very short! I just didn't feel like it would be something…
- Laurie, 02/21/10

Very lightweight but also very warm. Guess in fancy terms, that means the warmth to weight ratio is outstanding but that sounds like math. Seriously, great jacket - extremel…
- DUANE, 11/25/12
ANN ARBOR

I mean... this thing is amazing. Fleece pullover + snaps + a hood = excellence. Warm and cozy, plus it comes in good colors. Has served me well in the city and the backcoun…
- Sarah, 09/10/12

SO cozy without too much bulk. I can wear it under my parka and still not feel like an over-stuffed sausage. I really could live in this sweater. The hood fits over my head ev…
- Maia, 02/11/13
Western New York

This had superior performance during a cold then wet, no miserable long winter camping/hiking with insanely too heavy of a pack weekend. I was hot I was cold I was cranky I…
- Andrew, 04/04/13
Milwaukee

I will say it is very warm and lightweight jacket, ski in it is very convenient. Hood deep and insulated, can be easily adjusted to your liking. jacket totally blown by the wi…
- hechun, 04/03/12

I wore this when I camped in Hell, MI last year (surprisingly cold-below freezing). It hit right above my hips. I'm a 36D and the medium fit perfect everywhere, even when I w…
- Noa, 09/08/12
beverly hills

I pulled it out of the package and loved the Kiwi color (the photo is pretty true to color), but was so disappointed when I put it on because the sleeves were way too short. T…
- Hannah, 03/26/13

I tried on several jackets until I found this one - it is the perfect coat for anything. I wore it to a Tigers game and then threw it on the next day to add a cute white spar…
- Amy, 10/05/11

The R1 is by far my new favorite piece of outdoor clothing. It is a super warm yet lightweight layer perfect for all kinds of outdoor adventures. The women's version with hood…
- Guerin, 12/10/12
Anchorage, AK

My boyfriend bought this jacket for me as a birthday present and it is amazing! It is a fitted jacket and keeps the wind out. The fleece lining is soft and I was warm wearing…
- JEFF, 06/13/08
CALGARY

The best jacket ive owned! Best feature is the movablity of the upper body :) Not the most wind proof jacket but keeps the light sprinkle off my head and my back...Did i men…
- Josh, 12/01/12
Spokane

I bought the Icelandic better sweater in purple and absolutely love it. When you zip it up, you feel instantly snuggled in a thick, impenetrable layer of warmth. The hood is p…
- Lucy, 05/13/13

I bought this after getting a Synchilla half-zip and realizing the over-the-head thing made me less inclined to wear it. I definitely reach for this more often than the half-z…
- Holly, 12/09/12

I bought this as a gift for my wife for the winter cold. First impressions are, wow, what a beautiful jacket! It's super lightweight and the insulation warms you quickly (ok,…
- Joshua, 04/21/11
O'er Yonder

I just got this jacket for Christmas (so it's been about 3 weeks) but I love it already! I was really worried about how thin it actually feels, but it's deceivingly warm. The…
- Lauren, 01/14/13
Maryland