Description of Arc'teryx Fugitive Hooded Jacket - Women's:
Polartec Wind Pro fleece gives the Arc'teryx Women's Fugitive Hoody windproof performance that keeps you comfy during cold weather in the mountains. Feel pampered by soft, plush fleece in both the body and hood while the Fugitive’s trim cut flatters your shape. This high-performance Arc'teryx fleece jacket won the 2005 Apex Award for its integration of Hardface technology, which increases both wind and water resistance. Grab the Fugitive Hoody for anything from a day at the ski resort to a demanding alpine climb.
Bottom Line: Stretch your fleece's versatility with the Arc'teryx Fugitive Hoody.
I bought this jacket for lightweight warm wind-breaker purposes and can't believe how much I wear it. I find the fit perfect, lots of flexibility and movement, but my favourite part is how well it handles sweat! It wicks amazingly, dries practically instantly (so you don't feel cold and damp when you stop moving), and it somehow doesn't get stinky.
I was disappointed about short length when I got Fugitive jacket but am in love with it after traveling western Tibet, one of the windiest places in the world. It is very thin but warm and takes only a tiny space in my small backpack.
Thankfully I paid a bit less. I do enjoy this piece, but not especially as a jacket. I treat it more like a hoodie, and if I'm going somewhere cold and windy this is NOT the first article of clothing I grab. It did ok in cold, damp Maine weather... with other layers. It's not as wind resistant or warm as other fleeces that I own. I do like wearing this in the winter for jogging, though. It's nice to have pockets and a hood and it is warm, but not too warm - wicks well. Plus the full zip is great for venting.
