Cloudveil Run Don't Walk Hooded 1/2 Zip Sweatshirt - Men's - 2008 BCS

This is made from my favorite Polartec Powerstretch for running in cool weather. It is comparable to the Marmot Powerstretch Half-Zip except for the extra hood and thumb loops. It looks stylish too but I wish they would have included a pocket somewhere.

Like most PowerStretch products, this stuff feels great against the skin and provides awesome mobility. Gusseted arms and thumbholes are a huge plus for climbing and skiing, and the longer cut tucks into my ski pants. It is essentially a warmer R1 Hoody without pockets. Also layers great under my MHW Xenon Shell.

I was expecting a technical base/mid layer when I ordered this, but the fit was very strange. It is cut very loose and baggy, more like a hoody you would wear to walk the dog than when hiking or climbing. According to the sizing chart I fall at the upper end of the medium size range, but the medium I received fits me like a bag. I could probably have been comfortable in a small.

Not sure what Cloudveil were aiming for here. They added technical features like a hood and thumbholes, but then used a very non-technical cut. I ended up returning it and buying a Patagonia R1 Hoody.