Reviews by User: swoon2183650 (24)

I wore it today in my trail run and it performed as described - blocks wind, wicks moisture and dry fast. Also, it is light, not bulky and takes up very little room in my backpack. This little vest is very stylish, snug fitting (not tight) and looks terrific. It is true to sizing, so order a "Small" if you normally wear a "small". I like this so much that I am going to order the black one also!

This jacket fits a bit big - it is a "regular fit". I originally ordered my normal size small and found the shoulder wide and sleeve length long. I downsized to an Xsmall and it fits snug, not tight, around the waist and the rest fits just right, so this is a keeper. It performed as promised, windproof, light and warm. Looks-wise: I compared it with the North Face Thunder down and much preferred this. Although, the shoulder is wider and sleeves longer than the North Face, I found that the overall look is more tailored, less puffy and "classier" - no large logos in front and back (only a small discreet tag on the hem) and fabric not shiny. I highly recommend this, especially the "marishino" red, it is a nice and cheerful red and no dark feathers showing through. So far (worn a couple of times), no feather poking through ... yet. Here's the Xsmall jacket measurements (measured laying flat from the back) - Shoulder 15"; Sleeves 24"; Waist 16.5"; Under arm 19"; Neck to hem at back 23" (front slightly shorter) The Patagonia Xsmall fits almost equivalent to the North Face Thunder Small.

I am disappointed with this one from Icebreaker. The material is okay and not as fine and tightly woven as their 260 shirts, the fit needs some improvement - the waist band is skinny and tight that it cut into the waist (very uncomfortable). If you order one size up to fit the waist, then the rest is long and baggy.

Can't say enough of how great merino feels, even when wet. Will not be going back to cotton or synthetic. As for sizing, I am a regular small and don't like my clothes to fit snug so purchased a medium - fits great, comfortable and not loose.

I agree with another posting - the color is "girly" and it seems like the fit is also sized for someone with a "girlish" figure. I normally wear a small, so ordered the same but the fit around the waist and hip was very tight while the chest and shoulder big, and sleeves too long. I am 5'1", so perhaps this was sized for someone who is taller but the length fits me - maybe it should be short on a taller person. The material feels as described but unfortunatly had to return it so unable to test out its performance, protection and breathability for high workout such as running.

Light enought to carry in backpack and warm enough for sudden drop in temperature in the Fall. This is a regular fit shirt, which means not snug around the waist - true to size, so order your regular size.

Pros: It is very soft, light and warm - great for travelling when you need a light sweater for those cooler evenings. It is dressier enought to wear out about the city and at the same time, casual, for hiking in the woods. Cons: The sleeves have elastic on the wrist not a knitted band. It is still a great addition ...

I originally ordered this from BC but later located one in the color I want and can't complain about the 40% less so returned BC's. However, I highly recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a casual down jacket. This is a good weight down jacket for the wet Westcoast winter - light, warm and water resistant. It is a classic design, slim fitting around the waist, so there is not much room allowance for layering, so order your size according to the size chart if you like it fitted or size up for layering. I am 5'1'' and normally wears Small - the "small" in this jacket fits around the shoulders, the sleeves are slightly long (I am okay with that) and the waist is snug. A medium would give me more room in the waist but then the rest would be too big, so kept the Small. I am very pleased with my new purchase.

... I wore this a few times now and not loosing any downs, so I am very pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend this if you are looking for a light, warm and compact down jacket to wear when you reached the peak - it compressed down very well, so it takes up hardly any room in the backpack. I take this along whenever I go snowshoeing or hiking and put it on when I reached the peak while I admire the scenery. I have the red one and definitely will buy another one next year, in another color.

This jacket fits true to size and the outside fabric is thick satin-like. I have the purple color, the fabric is stiff and shiny. The jacket is heavier than I expected and not sure it is suitable for travelling ... and those logos on the front and back, including the writings on the sleeves is a bit too much. The jacket, when on, reminds me of the inside liner of a coat. There are tabs on the sleeves as attachments to a shell, so it appears, this is a liner with its shiny, satin fabric and diamond quilted patterns;also, shorter sleeves and body. No, I would not wear this as a jacket!

Pros: This jacket fits true to size and light. Cons: I have the "molten red" and dark colored feathers still show through the fabric. I have not worn it out yet and found a couple of feathers poked through the fabric, hopefully the jacket does not continue "molting" too much. The fabric is thin (that's why it is so light) and has a low sheen to it. I compared this with the Patagonia Down Sweater and found the North Face is puffier with the same 800-Fill down. Also, I didn't care much for the large logos on the front and back on the North Face; and writings on the sleeves. As another reviewer said - "lke a walking ad for North Face." Here's the Small jacket measurements (measured laying flat from the back): Shoulder 14.5"; Sleeves 24"; Waist 17.5"; Under arm 19"; Neck to hem at back 23" (front slightly shorter)

This jacket fits true to size and the outside fabric is thick satin-like. I have the purple color, the fabric is stiff and shiny. The jacket is heavier than I expected and not sure it is suitable for travelling ... and those logos on the front and back, including the writings on the sleeves is a bit too much. The jacket, when on, reminds me of the inside liner of a coat. There are tabs on the sleeves as attachments to a shell, so it appears, this is a liner with its shiny, satin fabric and diamond quilted patterns;also, shorter sleeves and body. No, I would not wear this as a jacket!

I am 5'1" and wears Small in North Face Thunder or Xsmall in Patagonia Down Sweater, tried on the Medium and found the waist is snug while my hands disappear in the sleeves. I think this jacket is designed for tall and skinny people with long arms. The color - Carbon is a light grey and not as dark as shown.

Tried on a Theta and Beta, went with the Beta. I am 5'1", the Beta fits whereas, the Theta fits looser and longer on sleeves and length. It looks very flattering on. I have not worn it for outdoor activities yet, so can't say much about its performance but based on other reviews, it sounds pretty awesome!

I worn these tights for snowshoeing and they were very comfortable and warm enough for me. I didn't have to wear another layer, but I was running in the snow and working hard! These are windproof in the front, and water resistant. I got wet in the seat area when I had to slide down the hills but they dried fast. When outside temperature is 0-10 celcius, they were too warm for snowshoeing but they were very breathable so was not unbearable. They fit big, does not fit like "tights" but more like slim "pants". I am 5'1", normally wears small but X-small fits great (not snug), waist band - sits comfortably at waist and length slightly long. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

I am a converted merino wool wearer - highly recommended this one for cooler weather running. Very breathable and I love the bright color. The fit is very comfortable, not tight, definitely a 'must have".

I returned this vest because the fit is a bit "boxy" and thick compare to the NorthFace Windstopper Hybrid, which I ended up keeping. This is okay, if you are looking for looser and shorter fit. I wear layers when running and snowshoeing, so need light, performance and no bulk.

The fit is great and the weight is just right. I can't wait to wear this when I go running in the Spring.

I added another two Icebreakers, black and cranberry, to my collection. They perform great and good weight for snowshoeing up the mountain in the westcoast and warm enough when pairing with the Northface Hybrid vest. The fit is slightly bigger (1/4 inch wider and 1/2 inch longer) than the other "slim fit", so you may consider ordering one size smaller if you are used to the snug fit.

Love this! The fit is great and the material is wonderful. This is perfect as a base layer in the Winter and wear alone in the Spring. Since I don't like to wear too many layers, keeping this for Spring, I also ordered a 260 to wear underneath a NorthFace Hybrid vest for snowshoeing in Vancouver, BC.

This is not just for kids. It is just the right size for those time when you need just enough water and not a lot of bulk in your backpack.

Just received this - beautiful colour and a great fit! Not disappointed at all and just as described above "slim-fitting ... sport it on its own during late fall and early spring hikes ..." This is very light (but warm) and take up very little space in your backpack, and perfect for the Westcoast Fall and Spring weather. It is true to size, so if you normally wear size Small order a Small.

... unfortunately they did not sit properly and touching my cheeks, not the glasses fault.

These looks great on, but unfornately had to return them because it didn't fit, touching my cheeks. According to Oakley's website, they have the "Asian fit", so will try that out.