Cloudveil Firsturn Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS

This is a great jacket, especially for the price. This could easily be a $200+ jacket. I where this mostly in the shoulder seasons, and it keep the cold North wind off of me up here in the Big Woods. Very waterproof, have worn it hiking in the rain for hours and been dry; same with kayaking on Superior. The sleeves have a great cut, as they cover the back of your hand, but don't inhibit your palms. The also fit gloves underneath them very well. The two outer pockets are perfectly placed and very accommodating. The large inside pocket is big enough to fit most necessities, and you might even be able to fit your skins in their too;and the smaller zippered pocket is great for an iPod. This jacket doesn't disappoint.

I'm 6' , 200lbs and wear an XL

This jacket has been so solid over the first few weeks. I wear it pedaling to work and it's perfect when layered right underneath. I love 3 season jackets for skiing&cycling and this fits the bill...again though with the right layers underneath (ibex wool rules!). Extremely versatile for varying temps and surprisingly resistant to rain although no replacement for a true rain jacket. CV reeled me back with this super solid offering and awesome price for a jacket with so much to offer! Snap em' up before there gone. Had to search far and wide for the awesome Mecca orange. Oh...the sleeves are cut better then anything I have worn as the ends are angled perfectly for full coverage. The jacket also almost has a baggy like feel but it's not big it gives you room to move which is ideal obviously for skiing and cooler weather commutes and also plenty of room for layering. The length is ideal as well as it doesn't ride up on you and keeps you covered.

i like the fit and the hood- will use this mostly for ice climbing and back country skiing- I was a little surprised as it let as much or more wind through when compared to my 5 year old soft shell from REI while downhilling--pockets are great and there are 2 inside that are not mentioned in the description-nice zippers also

This is a great jacket. I'm 5'11" 160 and the medium is loose fitting w/room for a base layer. The jacket cuts wind great. Been out on the town in -5 and it was fine with a base layer underneath. My only complaint is that when the jacket is not zipped up the zipper scratches your face a little.

Finally found a softshell that did not cost $300+ that actually works. Fit is looser than you'd think so if you are super buff or don't need to layer much I'd think about trying on a smaller size. I'm 6'2" and 210 lbs and the large is plenty big with wool layers. I loved the Patagonia Guide jacket this replaced but this is twice the jacket for less money. I probably won't take it off until June and maybe only then to wash it.

I liked the feel of this jacket but after a few days of wearing it i realized it was
not going to do the job. what i wanted to use it for was part of a layering system in conjunction
with a hard shell and a down coat.
for this purpose the hood in and of itself got in the way of things. so i tried to just wear it on its on,but had
more problems with the hood. the zipper of the jacket pokes at your chin unless it is zipped up all the way.
however if it is zipped up all the way and you are not using the hood, it feels like you are being choked.
the jacket itself was not super warm but was adequate for what it was. over all the zipper poking thing got
really old really fast, and i returned it.