Outdoor Research Notion Insulated Jacket - Women's - 2008 BCS

If you have non-stub arms, this jacket will be annoying. I thought it would be fine, but after wearing it around a bit, the sleeves rode up practically to my elbows because the elastic was so tight, plus the shoulders fit pretty weird and didn't allow for that much movement. Reeeetuuuurrrrn

Pretty sweet--bought this to be a warm layer for backpacking evenings and also under a ski shell. It's just the weight I was expecting, my only complaint is that the wrist elastic is kind of tight, and the sleeves aren't quite as long as I'd like. They aren't bad really, and I am quite tall and long-limbed so it's to be expected from time to time. Otherwise it is sweet, the lava color is fun, like fire-engine red.

I have had this layer for almost a year now.This layer is relatively warm and compactable as advertised. I hesitate to call this layer a "coat" as it is not even warm enough to be worn alone during fall months in the northeast, but does make a nice layer under a waterproof and windproof shell. All in all a nice layer to have but not worth full price. Its just nothing special.

this is probably better advertised as a petite jacket. i'm a shade under 5'2" and the sleeves hit at wrist length, the elastic cuffs are at all too tight, and the darts/seams hit the right curves (this is a nice change. being short means that usually the waist hits at hip length). perhaps all the short arm/tight cuff reviews are from taller folks? but if you're petite, this jacket has a nice warmth to bulk ratio and is pretty spot on as a fall layer (it handles bay area fall nights just fine).

Saw this on steepandcheap.com and had to get it. I've been wanting a lightweight extra layer type jacket and this is a good alternative (esp. in terms of price) to the down sweater that I was originally eyeing. The sleeves are definitely a little short when you raise your arms up, but the elastic isn't too tight for me (got an XS). Since it isn't exactly backpacking season anymore, I've been using it as an extra layer under my snowboard shell and adds better warmth than just a hoodie. For the price on SAC, I can deal with the sleeves issue.

I was cautious to order but arm length is fine---Falls at the wrist and I am 5'2" 110 pounds with average arms. Price on SAC was great, quality good and weight is perfect...Nice!

I bought this jacket in the size XS and the color chocolate. I am happy with it. It is extremely lightweight, very soft and warm. I am 5'3" and 96lbs and it fits me just right, but I can see how the sleeves might be short on some people. They are just the right length on me, but they are certainly not long!

I purchased this jacket despite the warnings about the short arm lengths because my arms are short. Guess what, this jacket makes my arms look long!
I can't imagine this working for anyone. I couldn't even bend mine at the elbow once inside this jacket.