Cloudveil Hoback Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

Got it cheap, picture doesn't represent the black color at all; theres a pattern on the jacket. Quality was great but I returned it because the back to a button fell off and I wasn't really excited about thr pattern on the coat. Other than the button the jacket seemed great

%he Hoback is a great jacket, with well-thought out functionality and design ideas, at a price point that's hard to match.

Yet, this jacket is wrought with sizing issues, fitting differently than even many products in Cloudveil's own catalog.

This jacket is not made for tall, lean people.I am 6'2" 175. Typically wear Mediums in most companies, including Cloudveil. The Medium in this jacket had the perfect sleeve length, yet was about 2-3 inches too short. The large of this jacket was long enough, yet incredibly bulky in the mid-section. Even the medium was suprisingly bulky in the mid-section--well beyond the notion of providing space for layers.

My friend, who is 5'10 195lbs, fits perfectly into the large. If Cloudveil is listening, I hope they resize these jackets so they have a comparable fit to the rest of their catalog. All Cloudveil products--from the Run Don't Walk Fleece, Vests, Hoody's and Shirts have fit me great in a medium.

If you fit in this jacket, buy it.

I was looking for an all purpose jacket I could wear everyday and I found it in the Hoback.
It is built very nicely and keeps me warm in pretty much any weather here in Michigan. I love having the hood. Seems to cut down on the wind and repels water. The sleeves are a tad tight and allow a bit of cold in due to the thin layer of primaloft in the sleeves. I really like the fit and the look of this jacket. I got the plain black in large and it seems true to size to me and I am 5'11" around 200 pounds.

I'm 6 ft 180 and went with the large and am happy for it. The large fits my frame perfect. Really warm jacket with a lot of useful features. Attractive, yet subtle design features. I found the hood shape to be very awkward. Besides the hood, the jacket is everything that I want.

I'm 5'9" 155lb. Medium is a perfect fit for me. Wore this riding in 0 degree weather with two long-sleeve base layers. I was perfectly warm even on the chair lift rides back to the top. When I heated up, the underarm vents quickly cooled me down. Hood fits over a helmet, but you have to unzip the coat a litte to get the hood on. The waterproof zippers on the handwarmer pockets are a little stiff, but I have had the same experience with other waterproof zippers. The black and twilight have a tonal pattern - it makes the jacket stand out a little, but it is not loud or anything.

Really good jacket, not too heavy, always dry even when falling into snow several times. Just large enough to fit my helmet under the hood. Great great product.

super warm and toasty. comfortable. tons o' pockets. only way this thing is helmet compatible is if you are a munchkin with a child's helmet on. but otherwise, me love jacket!

Went to Whistler for the week and it got cold but the Coat kept me so warm even at the Top

Jacket is very warm- i generally like shells but wanted a 2nd ski jacket with insulation and this jacket provides that warmth. Vents have mesh and insulation is heavier than expected so Touring hard is not ideal. Short hikes/skins is ok and ski area's are where this jacket excels. I reduced a layer at the ski area which is more comfortable for me. Its a good jacket just don't plan on touring in it.