Description of Cloudveil Gridlock Fleece Jacket - Men's:
The Cloudveil Men's Gridlock Fleece Jacket blocks out the cold and the howling winds whether you wear it under your shell during a backcountry tour or while you run errands in town right when the storm hits. The Gridlock's wind-resistant Polartec Wind Pro exterior fabric shuns chilly breezes, and the Polartec Power Stretch fleece internal collar and cuffs feel soft against your skin. Pull the inside-the-hand-pockets dual hem cinch cord when you need to put your body heat on lock-down, and keep your lip balm and car keys in the zippered chest pocket.
Bottom Line: Avoid the lift line gridlock and head to the backcountry in the Cloudveil Gridlock Fleece.
I was really excited about owning this jacket but it ran really small. I wear an XL in everything -- including other Cloudveil products -- and this was way too tight in the armpits. Wasn't wearable. It rode too high in the pits and was way too restrictive in arm movement. Downright uncomfortable. That's all a sizing issue. Other than that, this seems like a kick ass jacket. It was the hefty midweight I wanted and it had a faint/unique texture that gives it a nice style. I really like Cloudveil products, and I'm sure this had excellent quality, but be forewarned on sizing.
i've had mine for about a year now. overall i'm happy with it. i'm 5'9" and 152lbs with an athletic build. don't know what everyone's talking about when they say it runs small... the small fits me great, but this jacket has a cut somewhere between athletic and casual. the collar is a little bulky and doesn't seal up tight around the neck. the torso is just a bit roomy. The fabric is great, just now after a year of heavy use i'm finally seeing just a little pilling. The fabric does well in the wind. it's not as effective as gore windstopper, but it does have a much softer hand. it's very warm. with icebreaker 180 and this jacket i'm good down to about 35 F just standing around.
cloudveil built this thing right, the stitching etc. is first-rate. the windproof flap behind the zipper is a nice touch.
wear it often very warm and stylish my only complaint is im 220 lbs not fat and the xl is a little snug if i layer to much other then that great jacket
