Description of Backcountry.com Rime Pullover Jacket - Women's:
Sexy lines, a flattering fit, and Power Shield’s high breathability and weather-shunning performance—the Backcountry Women’s Rime Pullover Jacket owns the equinoxes. Whether you’re heading out for a hike in autumn’s technicolor blanket or stomping up a skin track in spring, the Rime’s lightweight but weather-shirking Power Shield softshell fabric holds warmth close while allowing excessive body heat escape when you work up a sweat. A ¼ chest zip offers extra ventilation when the day heats up, and the arm pocket keeps tabs on smaller items while you’re on the go.
Bottom Line: The in-between seasons softshell you’ve always dreamed about.
Great pullover. I wore this riding this weekend in Fruita and although it was sunny it was windy and cold when you were out of the sun. This was the perfect outer layer. It let the heat escape and kept the wind from penetrating so I was never too cold or too hot. This is going to be my new go-to spring bike layer and my bet is it will be perfect for back country skiing as well.
My boyfriend surprised me with this jacket, and it has become a go-to piece for my winter runs. I live in the Finger Lakes region (upstate NY), and I find myself throwing this on for runs when temps are in the high teens and 20s and winds are light. No need to layer--I just throw it on over a sportsbra or insulating tank and am plenty warm. The fleece lining is super comfortable on my arms and midriff, the collar zips up nice and tight, and the soft lining of the collar is a great and cozy touch. The jacket is quiet and light, and the half zip really opens up to let cool air in when you warm up in a tailwind. I love this jacket. Fit was good in a medium (I'm 5'8", 34B). Sleeves hit right at the bottom of my hands, so they can't do double duty to protect hands from the cold as with some jackets, but my windmits can be stuffed into the sleeve stash pocket, so sleeve length is no defect.
My husband got me this for my birthday. I did have to return the medium for a large, but that is mostly because of layering and the sleeve length. (I'm 5'8", 34B, 125lbs) I just wore it out for a run today (15 degrees, 5 with windchill) and it was AWESOME! I did layer it over a polypro turtleneck and another running shirt. I was toasty and didn't feel the wind. LOVE IT!
