Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Women's - 2008 BCS

This jacket is kind of peculiar. The fabric is essentially a knit wool BLEND (not 100% wool) bonded to a thin microfleece backing. It's really warm, but also very stiff. I got a size small and still felt like I was rattling around somewhere inside the bulk. There is no way to comfortably wear a shell over this jacket. The hood is HUGE. Huge. The sleeves were far too long for me, but then again my arm span is -2. I ended up returning this because I just couldn't wear it practically or comfortably. That being said- I got a fair number of compliments wearing it and found it visually attractive.

At first I was a bit scared while purchasing this item as the description wasn't the greatest. I'm not the biggest wool fan because it itches me like there's no tomorrow. Somewhere on this site it says in small printing that it's fleece lined, but I wasn't sure if it was only in the pockets or all over. In all actuality, it's fleece lined everywhere, so the fact that it's wool doesn't bother me in the slightest. It's warm, fuzzy, and my new favourite hoodie for chillin' after a day of shredding.

It's also nicely fitted in the back so you don't look like a whale or like you swiped your bro's stuff.

Love it, love it, love it!!!

Best hooded jacket I've ever owned. It is warmer than the North Face Denali hooded jacket. Had it for almost 2 years and still in good condition.

This is an awesome hoody! I love the material on the inside and the long fit is very flattering. I also love that the neck zips all the way up to my chin, and the zipper doesn't irritate or scratch me. I have the berry color and it is pretty true to the pics on line, and i love that too.

I really love this jacket as a non-technical coat to wear around town in the winter. It's plenty warm for most of what southcentral Alaska dishes out and is super comfy and cozy. I love the fleece lining and, as others mention, it's not itchy at all! It's a little too bulky to use skiing, backpacking, etc. and I think there are better materials for warmth (i.e. primaloft) when weight and space are an issue. The cut is fitted and feminine and I usually get compliments when I wear it . . . nice to feel both cozy and stylish!

This is a very warm sweater/jacket - I live in the NW & am able to wear it outside in the winter - it's thick so protects well against the cold. I'm 5'4" & 115lbs & the XS fits great by itself, or I'm able to layer underneath &/or throw a peacoat or rain jacket over it. After machine washing (in cold) & drying it didn't seem to shrink at all & is still soft without nubs! In addition to being my new favorite warm thing to wear, it is also my sister's new favorite & fits her well too (5'5", 135lbs). I recommend it!

Anyone selling their backcountry siphon jacket size small?

I love this item--got it for a steal of a price--however, it is NOT A JACKET in the proper sense. The wind goes through it, and even in the temperate Bay Area, it isn't warm enough even with a sweater under it. I need a third layer to keep warm. On sunny winter days over 55 degrees, it keeps me comfortable. I do love the warmth provided by the inner cuff on the sleeves. The XS fit is flattering on my 5'4", 107lbs, a 32C frame, and the berry color is beautiful.

Never have I had a jacket fit so awesome. I'm tall, with the whole long arm, long torso thing going on. This jacket fits soooooo good, no more ass crack when bending over. Love the warmth, and it gets darn cold here in Jackson Hole. Kudos!

This is a beautiful jacket! The berry is a very pretty color and the fit is great. As I said below, I am 5'10", 36C, size 8 on top and the medium fits great. Very flattering and the sleeves are nice a long. It is true to size and fits like other outdoor gear brands. In cool temps (40s) I wear this jacket alone. In cold temps (-10 to 20s) I wear this jacket under a shell for layering. Nice and warm, plus I get compliments every time I wear it.

I have had this for over a year and absolutely love it. It's fitted and flattering while being surprisingly warm and comfortable. No need to worry about scratchy wool, it is lined with very comfortable material that helps keep it casual and fun. Highly recommended.

After trying to get this jacket for a reasonable price for the better part of a year and a half, I finally scored it in my size, Small, and favorite color, Berry (a beautiful true red). I got to test it out this weekend in Steamboat Springs, CO. Like others have said before me, this is a bit more like a sweater, but did serve as a warm jacket during the day. At night, however, I layered this piece under my Montane down jacket, and I was toasty warm. Be warned, this jacket is very fitted - no room for anything more than a light layer underneath (I had on a fitted cotton t). It is soft and comfortable. My favorite features are the deep, functional hood with the high front to protect your neck from the cold, and the interior sleeve cuffs. Overall, highly recommended, if you can get it for a decent price.

I got this jacket about a month ago, and was looking for something to layer under my heavy coats, and to wear under my down vest. I wanted something pretty fitted, but with a lot of movement. I'm 5'8, 135, and have a long torso. When I bought this jacket all the smalls were sold out, so I actually got an xsmall and i love it. The jacket is definitely fitted, but has full range of movement, and its slim enough to fit inside anything, even my formal peacoats that just are not warm enough. I wear it pretty much everyday now, and use it underneath my shell for snowshoeing and skiing. If you want a slim fit, dont be scared to size down. Even though I'm tall the torso and arms are still long enough on this wool coat.

I love this jacket. I was expecting a much thicker wool jacket, but it is sweater thickness. It keeps me very warm though. I can wear it indoors and be fine, but then outdoors it is great too. I live in Park City, Utah... and it is keeping me warm in the winter, granted I'm not standing in the cold for long periods of time, but I am warm walking on Main Street and walking my dog in the 15 degree weather.

It does collect smoke smell very easily though, and smells like wet dog when moist.

It's a flattering fit. It's soft on the inside. It's good quality. It's plenty long enough including in the sleeves. The hood fits all the way over my head. I don't have any complaints. I absolutely love it. It's plenty warm enough to use with under layers or as a layer under a heavier coat. I like that it's fairly thin but still lined. I might order another one in a different color.

It's a flattering fit. It's soft on the inside. It's good quality. It's plenty long enough including in the sleeves. The hood fits all the way over my head. I don't have any complaints. I absolutely love it. It's plenty warm enough to use with under layers or as a layer under a heavier coat. I like that it's fairly thin but still lined. I might order another one in a different color.

This is pretty much the best sweater ever. And not to belabor the point, but it's exactly that - a sweater. On no planet is it a jacket. I haven't yet had to wash it, or wear it in the rain, both of which I think will present new problems, but the thing is warm, fits great, and offers amazing coverage. I'm 5'2" and a little under 110, and had to send the S back for a XS - I like that it's fitted and, like someone else below said, gives you a sexy South Park look with the giant hood. I ordered the berry and it's a great color. One thing I was surprised about - the fleece on the inside isn't a fleecy-fleece; instead it resembles what I think is a carhart construction, a pressed down fleece. Just so you know.

nice jacket overall. didn't suit me stylewise, though. sort of like a warm wool sweater hoodie. pretty crimson color. great jacket at the sale price.

perfectly warm and can be worn out sporty or worn out slightly better than casual. the lining is so soft...

I Love this hoodie, I bought it because it was positively reviewed. I am tall and curvy, rarely do I find performance, fit and a good color in one!
I absolutely recommend this for someone who needs a "go to" layer. It's perfect for around the house, outside as an in-between coat or on a trip to the tropics. It is wool and needs to be carefully washed, but you can wear it a dozen times before that!

I took a chance on this wool jacket because so many people bothered to review it, and also it was available in brown. I was concerned about ordering the large but it is perfect. I am 5'10" 145 lbs. chest 36 b and i have long arms and broad shoulders. The large on me is still form fitting enough but ample enough for a sweater under and WOW the sleeves are long and cool looking. Very happy with it, Jill

I got this jacket for my wife and it fits very true to size with her height and weight. It is slim fitting and very comfortable. She loves to wear it in casual settings.

I got this jacket for Christmas. When I first put it on my first thought was that it was a bit to tight around the belly area. But I loved it otherwise. Put it on a few more times and each time fell more in love with it. I have worn it skiing under a shell and it was warm and super comfy. I have also worn it hiking on a day when the temp was about 45 and it was the perfect jacket.
It is very fitted and really cute on.

i can't speak on the technical use of it, but it seems well made and my mom likes it! she was skeptical to how warm it would be, but was impressed. she's about 5'8" 140-150 and the large fits well ...

i'm wondering about the washing methods as well, but it seems like a cold cycle works fine .... she hang dries most non-cotton things anyways...

definitely wouldn't pay more than the outlet price, but the cuffs have a nice short "gaiter" to keep warm...

This jacket is exactly what I wanted - light weight, but warm with a hood. Perfect substitute for a hooded sweatshirt - looks way better! It does attract the pet hair, but what doesn't? AND extra long sleeves with cuffs further up the inside so the cold can't get up your sleeves!! Great jacket!

The wool on the outside of the hoodie is nice; I got the brown and it's a great colour. The inside is polartec fleece and keeps me pretty warm. (I wouldn't wear this under 8 Celcius.) I like that the cuffs are a two-parter - there's another cuff inside the original that fits closer to skin. The size fits a little big - I'm normally a medium but the medium was slouchy. The reason I gave this product only three stars is because it isn't really a jacket - it's a hoodie. That, and there's NO WAY i'd pay regular price for this - I got it at around 55$ and I still think that's a little expensive for this product.

I am so happy I got this for myself, I wear it every where. Just got back from the Bay Area and it kept me nice and cozy. Can't wait for backpacking season to kick off so I can wear it in the mountains. :)

My wife really likes this jacket. Now that winter is really here in the Mid-Atlantic she is using it along with an Icebreaker base layer for running outside.

all my friends ever see me live in is this sweater. when it was first sent to me the zipper did not work. not a big deal at all. my favorite thing about this sweater is the hood. it is genius! after living in it the last year and taking it rafting down the grand canyon on a winter trip i decided to buy two more.

this jacket does not have a 100% wool outer layer as the description says. its primary content is cotton, wool is 4th after cotton poly and nylon. jacket looks cool, but cotton is lame for outodoor use. if you are looking for a cotton hoody this may be for you

I love this jacket/sweater. It isn't completely wool, but I like the balance -fleece inside. I've gotten compliments on it everytime I've worn it out.

I got this jacket a year ago, and I absolutely love it! It is amazing for everyday use. I also used it underneath a down sweater in 20 degree weather at White Sands NP, and I was nice and warm. I love the fit of the jacket very much. Definitely my favorite hoodie I have ever owned. I will for sure be buying a second when I wear this one out!

This is a great "winter" jacket for coastal california or north carolina. It's warm enough but looks nice, and keeps some of the wind out. It fits over a fitted fleece or other small hoody. Love the hood.

The jacket is more like a sweater and is best worn on dry not windy days. The Jacket is ultra thin and light but really packs unexpected warmth.

The color is super cute and I get compliments on the cranberry color all the time. This jacket is great in 20 degrees +, but at the low end you want a thin insulating under layer on.

This jacket fits closely and is shape conscious. If you plan on wearing thick sweaters, size up or invest in thin, warm thermals.

I am 5'9 and 145 lbs. and the Medium fits great! It is a little bit too big in the chest though and I am a size C. Other than that, I wear it all the time and it is so warm! I live in Utah and I can stand outside in the 20 degree weather with it on and am not that cold.

I bought this jacket because it was on sale and I like wool products. I am really impressed, though, with this product. The hood is great because it doesn't flop over your eyes, the coat is warm due to the waffle pattern on the inside, and the sleeves are cool because there's a sweatshirt like thing at your wrist so wind doesn't get up your sleeve. I have a very long torso and long arms, and it fits me well. I chose a MED, so that I could put layers under it. It works perfectly. The first day I wore it, it rained, I put a layer underneath, and a water-resisitant coat on top. It was a bit warm, so I let the jackets breath. The Jacket is soft and I actually really like the color (I got the red one). I would buy this jacket again at full price, although obviously if you could get it on sale, do that!

I like this jacket. It is warm, soft and fits well.
The berry color is a little darker than the picture shown
This jacket is a little thin not as I thought.
Howere, it is still a good quality and well made jacket.

I simply LOVE this jacket!
Got it around mid December and it has quickly became my favorite piece. Wear it basically daily (hey, it gets chilly at night even in California :)

The fit is very feminine with a defined waist line, I really like it.
I got size S while I am 5'7" and 120 lbs. Fits great with a room for another thin layer. I also use this jacket with the Stoic Shell (purchased here for a great price of $68.99) for a complete waterproof combo.

The overall design and workmanship is top notch.
Is has the softest non-bulky fleece lining and a little soft tab on the inside to cover the zipper so it does not scratch your chin. It may sound silly, but this is one of my favorite details of this product!

The Berry color is dark red.

These two products were my first purchases from Backcountry.com and I am very pleased with the quality, price and speed of delivery. Will search the website for more great stuff right after finishing this review! :)

From the pictures I was expecting a very thick and cozy shell, almost a late-Autumn jacket. So, I was quite disappointed when I pulled it off the box and found it unexpectedly thin and really really light. I was not able to wear it at all in November, when I got it (I have to say that I live in Canada-elsewhere it may work far in the season). Said that, this jacket fits nicely and has very clean look. I look forward to use it in Spring and Summer.

I have to agree with the previous post saying that the jacket is not too bulky. It is cut great for a women's coat. It is super warm, and appropriately sized. It has great features like the inside arm cuffs that keep the cold from drafting up your sleeve. The stitching is immaculate and overall it is a well made product. I will be buying more backcountry products in the future.

Handsome! Just received mine and am getting online to buy another. This is much more like a real jacket than a tricked out sweater.Solidly made, nicely tailored, long enough sleeves, well placed pockets,perfect overhang on the hood. I'm 5'7" and 130 lbs. the Medium fits perfectly.

I'm 5'8" 145 lbs. and generally wear a Medium. This Medium was long enough but on the snug side. I returned it because it is very thin and I needed a jacket for Alaska, not a sweatshirt.

Fabric feels more like a lined wool (NOT 100% wool) sweater, but at 70% off this is a FANTASTIC top. I'm 5'11, 140, and the medium has plenty of room for base and mid-layers underneath, but it's still an incredibly flattering cut. Wouldn't call it technical, but its helping to keep this long-armed girl warm in MT's -20 temps this week. one note- it doesn't have a chest pocket like the description says. If it's on sale- go for it!

I bought this jacket for my girlfriend a couple months and was waiting for the weather to change before writing a review. After having a couple weeks of foul weather, she has nothing but great things to say about this jacket. The fit is very nice and she pretty much lives in this jacket now.

Hot diggity this is one of my top 3 things to save in a fire. I am almost 6 feet tall, have a 28 inch waist and I have long orangutang arms and can never find sleeves that fit that don't come along with a huge baggy fit because I had to get an XL for length. This jacket hugs your curves and keeps you warm on cool days. I have worn it on the street and as a base layer under a shell when making some sweet love to the new pow. After the first hour I received 3 compliments on it. Finally a chance to NOT shop in the men's section.

Don't think about it...BUY it!

I'm surprised by how many people say this is a warm jacket ... I agree that it is more of a sweatshirt. I am 5'4" 125 lbs and got a small, and it's snug enough that it would be too tight with another sweatshirt or sweater underneath, which is what I normally wear under a winter jacket. It's certainly comfortable and a great fit for wearing as a sweatshirt, but there's no way this would work as an outer layer in Minnesota winter (or even fall really). It's thinner than I expected it to be. I'll probably still keep it, but am a little disappointed and would never have paid full price. The sleeves have internal cuffs which might be a nice feature, but they also interfere with my watch so not sure.

I bought this a few days ago and have been so pleasantly surprised. It's beautiful: the color (berry) and well as the cut (love the high neck line with hoody). It is also so comfortable: very warm wool that is fleece-lined, omitting that itch. Great feminine cut that curves, but doesn't fit too tight. I've been wearing a hefty base layer and then using my Patagonia Shelter Stone hard shell and I have been warm and comfy during these past few days in the Sierra Nevadas where its been below 20 degrees and felt even colder with the wind. Even more, it served as a great outer-layer cruising around Salt Lake last week.

Good jacket and original design. Older version was better though. It was thicker and warmer...

I Love Love Love this jacket!! I have only had it for a week and I`ve received enough compliments to make me want to get the other color! Its warm enough for a cold Northern Michigan Autumn and its SO comfy! I love it!!!

I was skeptical, but went for it. This is not a winter jacket. It's way lighter than an Ibex, but perfect for sitting at the campfire on a cold night or bumming around town on a cool spring day when its warm in the sun and very cool in the shade (I live at elevation). I find that when my house is cool at night I wear it to bed. Its not scratchy like you would imagine a wool jacket to be because it's only 42% wool. I was first disappointed to read that on the tag, but have fallen in love with and wear the jacket so much that I'm afraid it's starting to get stinky. Stay tuned for washing instructions. I just asked BC for them.

From the description I thought this would be a warmer jacket, but I do like it a lot. I wear it when I bike 5 blocks to work and it's comfortable above 45 degrees. Nice and cozy for just being out and about.

I love this jacket. Warm and cozy and soft on the inside although wool on outside. I like that it is form fitting which is much more flattering. Runs fairly true to size though if you consider the fact it is fitted. I wear this jacket everyday (May), although it is Wisconsin.

Love it!! This is a fantastic jacket-perfect for a multitude of activities including cruising 'round town. It is nicely fitted and is the perfect length. You won't be disappointed.

I got this jacket for my girlfriend and she wears it all the time. It is a great fall and spring jacket, and has a great fit for females. I think that it probably runs a little big, as I got her a S and it fits well even though she is about 5'6". I got her the 'berry' color and she loves it. I wouldn't recommend it for wet conditions, as I wouldn't think the wool would hold up very well to a lot of moisture.

I had been looking for something like this for a while and got lucky on Steep&Cheap. I'm about 5'2", small build and I got the XS in the brown-- fits great and looks nice!

I wear this jacket all the time: as my primary jacket on 45-60 degree days, skiing as a midlayer, to class, and to bed (in my apartment and no, I'm not passing out drunk). As someone already mentioned, the inside is lined with a kind of quilted fleece material so the wool doesn't touch your skin.

The zipper on this jacket has to potential to be zipped up all the way to under your nose, thus creating a kind of hot-female-Kenny-from-South-Park look when the hood is up. It's a nice feature if it's freezing out, but not a hindrance or problem at all during other the rest of the time.

The only negative that I would say about this jacket is, as with most wool, it's handwash only. I'm too scared to see if it would actually be okay in the washing machine, but its really sturdy so it might.

I really like this hoodie, it fits really well and looks good. What I don't like about this jacket is how expensive it was for not being that warm. I read reviews saying it's warm but I need to wear another hoodie under it to keep from feeling the cold and wind. I'm keeping it but wouldn't recommend it for cold winter months really. It's more of a fall/spring jacket in my opinion.

I order quite often from backcountry. I LOVE the jacket. I got it in green (moss) and love the color! Very warm, cute, and great fit!

I got this jacket because my boyfriend has the men's version and LOVES it. I originally ordered the moss but when it arrived it was a weird yellow pea soup color. I liked the fit so I returned it for the cocoa color.

This is not the $140 on sale for $80 wool jacket I wanted. And I sooo wanted one! This is more like a sweater weight coat- maybe even a light sweater. This is not like the thick ibex jackets that you can actually wear on a chilly shoulder season day. I would buy this jacket for a sale price of 40 bucks, but it's not worth the 80 I found it for on SAC, and definitely not the 140 BC.com is trying to sell it for.

It has a raw seam on the hood which I didn't realize, which is cute but dresses it down. The fit is cool, and I like the length in back, but the zipper bulges out if I don't sit up straight.

If you're willing to shell out the change for an off-brand but stylish quasi-wool jacket (it's woven wool threads glued to a thin poly interior that's not even fluffy; I wanted thick boiled wool), be my guest.

This jacket was not what I thought I was paying for.

My Mom loves it and she hates coats. She states is super warm and that she "just LOVES IT" so do I need to say anything else.

Good for all types of weather. The perfect shoulder-season jacket.