Patagonia Wool 4 Hoody - Long-Sleeve - Women's - 2008 BCS

It pains me to return this garment - I loved wearing it, and it fit and looked great. It felt great through a range of temperatures. Astonishingly, the washing directions were to put it in the wash AND the dryer! Although I did this once, and it didn't seem to shrink, I usually dried it on the line.

Anyway, it was $150, and it's not like I wore it every day. And 2.5 years later, it has suddenly developed a bunch of holes. And it's not from moths. The fabric is suddenly disintegrating. If it weren't Patagonia and didn't cost so much, I would figure oh well. But I certainly expected this to last much longer. I'm sad it didn't.

Final note, thank god I ordered this from Backcountry, because I tried to return something straight to Patagonia before and I was very dissatisfied with the way they handled it. They did NOT give me a full refund when I felt they should have. Backcountry, you are awesome about returns. Patagonia should take a lesson from you.

I absolutely love this hoody. It is incredibly warm for a lighter weight garment. I wore this every day on my trip in Aspen as I bummed around town and it did not retain even the slightest odor. It is a very attractive fit and is one of my favorite go-to tops for every day warmth or a night on the town. If you're concerned about the pricing, the wear you get out of this hoody is well worth the money.

This is truly a gorgeous garment, you can feel the warmth. I think it runs on the small side (not an outer garment fit) but the length is great for talls. No detectable itch. The men need their own version of this. $$$ but made in USA

This got a great review from Backpacker, so I bought this wool hoody for my wife. It is wonderful. It fits well and suits almost any temperature condition in which you might wear a long sleeve. It is breathable and has all the wonderful benefits of wool. This one is a winner, good luck finding a men's version.

I bought this for my mother, who lives in a state of perpetual cold and she loves it. She wears it constantly and I think I'll be getting her another!