Cloudveil Koven Plus Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS

I bought this jacket with the intention of using it for both 3 season outdoor and skiing. Overall good jacket, but not quite for me.I would describe it as a mid-weight hardshell jacket that has a softer feel. Awesome quality, feel and fabrics. Very windproof and waterproof jacket while still feeling like a 'jacket' (vs the cruncher pro shells). It's similar to the Arc'Teryx Stingray, but a bit lighter + less ski oriented. The Koven+ has some stretch built in with the schoeller, which is nice. This jacket can double as both a ski and mountaineering style jacket. Though after use I would say its better served as a cool/cold weather mountain jacket.And although it breathes well, the body mapping fleece panels + the weight of the jacket do not make it ideal for backpacking in anything but colder weather. I would rather use a lighter PacLite jacket or a thin eVent jacket in most situations.Skiing wise, the jacket is not long enough, nor has enough movement in it's cut (IMO) to be a great skiing jacket. I am 6'2", 200lbs, athletic build with long arms and legs, and the Large fit best. The arm length was good, waist bit big, but the chest and especially shoulder area was simply not roomy enough to layer much and still have that 'good freedom of movement feeling'. (The XL was way to big in the body to even consider). Also the powder skirt is pretty much worthless, as its pretty high up on an already shorter jacket...I guess my nipples wont get snow on them? How the hood connected directly with the body was annoying as well - zipping up the front all the way with the hood down caused it to have a chocking sensation. Much prefer jackets that have separate hood/collar combo.so overall great materials, but just not quite right what I was looking for + not right fit, so still have it 4 stars

I have been trying to send my jacket back for warranty - It soaks up water like a sponge after 2 seasons. Poor construction, my backpack has worn holes around my waist and shoulders. They will not return my phone calls (3 calls, 3 messages, no response) or emails (2 with no response) to provide a return authorization number. Try a different company, one that supports their product.

I have an older Koven, from before they integrated the hood with the collar and added the Schoeller fabric. It's still VERY similar. Same Cloudburst fabric. IT's a great jacket. It's stretchy in fit, and keeps out wind and snow and rain. In heavy rain/ wet snow it can get a wetted out look but i don't ever remember it soaking through. In typical Cloudveil fit, the arms feel huge, the torso feels an inch too short, and the neck is too tight to cover your mouth if you need it to. Nonetheless, i love this jacket and it's a great storm shell. Have a balaclava on hand and sinch down the waist elastic. I've used this jacket in storm conditions where it was blowing snow (roughly 40mph) and the cloudburst fabric won't let anything through. Wind will beat against it but it keeps it all out. Very nice jacket. It stays at the top of my list of favs up with my OR Mentor shell. The Cloudburst won't let you down. May need to retreat the DWR eventually as I did. Use nikwax wash in or Grangers. I'm 5'10" 160lbs and wear a small.

I really like the concept of the c-change material on this jacket. Great pockets,really nice velcro on the cuffs.The body-mapped fleece on the inside of the jacket is a really nice feature for winter activities.This jacket could be used all seasons but,more ideal for cold weather.It also has a nice strectch to it in the rite places. What I did not like was the collar height is a little too short. For a Mountaineering storm shell I need more face coverage when its really blowing outside.Otherwise a very good and almost perfect Jacket.

I am on my 3rd Koven jacket and will be my last. Everything is good except for the zippers (warranted it once due to total zipper failure)and velcro cuffs. Cloudveil zippers seem to get stuck or snags everything (same on my waders).

The best shell I've ever owned. I'm a split boarder so I often find myself booting across parts of long traverses and I've yet to get too balmy in this jacket. The fabric feels great, wears well, has stretch in all the right places, and breaths like an Olympic athlete. Everything works well and it seems to be pretty durable, although i did put a small rip in it from bumping into a protruding bolt, didn't rip as bad as it could have though. The only complaint I have is that the flap over the main front zipper doesn't always stay put and lets in a little breeze, I was only wearing a T-shirt underneath so probably wouldn't notice with a thicker layer on. All in all a great jacket, very glad I bought it. For sizing info: I'm 5'9", 155 lbs, and the Medium is a nice roomy fit-ready for a puffy or extra layer underneath.