Description of Backcountry.com Siphon Street Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men’s:
The Siphon Men's Street Hoody incorporates technical function in an under-the-radar style—this wool-blend hoody pulls double duty as an insulating mid-layer, and a go-to jacket for kickin' it around town. A touch of wool helps the Street hold wind chill at bay, while the slightly-fitted cut and hidden thumb-holed cuffs take the bunch out of layering on wet days when you need to bust out a shell. Detailed paneling serves up a bit of urban radness, while an unobtrusive Goat logo shows the love.
I'm not a big guy, 5'9" 140lbs, so I decided to try the medium out, but got here and it was a little restricting but otherwise great hoody/mid layer. Since it was a little small, I exchanged it for a large, so order a size up. Can't wait for the snow to fly and wear this around campus for those preseason teasers!
This hoody is super comfy and seems to be very well built. However, there is NO WAY it is worth the regular price. This is nothing more than a nice, stylish comfy hoody. There is nothing technical about it, and I doubt it would do much for you in harsh weather. There is barely any wool in it, so it seems a little cheap that they advertise it as such. All this being said, I paid just over $30 dollars for it on SAC, which was a great deal. If you can get it for that, I think its worth 5 stars. Anything more, and you will be disappointed. Also should mention that I sized up based on some of the reviews, but I don't think it was necessary. Wash however you want...it wont shrink.
I'd give this product 4 out of 5. I'm 6'3" 200lbs. so the XL is a perfect fit. I like the high chin zip and the contoured fit. My one beef is that after one wash it collects these tiny lint balls that are near impossible to get off. Maybe if I used the dryer it might help but due to its wool content I'm afraid it might shrink. Even a tiny bit would ruin the fit for me. all in all...good product.
