The new trend, I'm understanding, is to weld two lenses together to try to form a waterproof dual lens system. Seems like a good idea but the weld for these goggles, and others I've seen, like Smith, dramatically obscures the potential field of vision by keeping the weld inside the edge of the frame as apposed to underneath the edge. This technique limits the field of vision by a lot, (can you say tunnel vision).In particular, these goggles are also really expensive compared to the Smith I/O which costs less with a case that will hold all of your spare lenses and protect your frames and the installed lens when they're packed. The 2nd lens, black, given with these goggles also isn't a particularly good lens for "medium" conditions or good snow contrast.I wonder if they're so expensive because they have Carl Zeiss make the lenses so a bunch has to go to them. Food for thought.Lens change system is better, however, than on the Smith I/O.

I haven't bought goggles for a while so the whole weld two pieces of plastic together to make the lens is new to me. It seems like a good idea but when the inner lens is small and the weld needs to obscure a part of your vision the product becomes worthless to me. I buy goggles to see better not cut off 20% of my vision.The goggles are obviously well made and if the weld was out below the edge of the frame I would own a pair. I wanted to buy the I/Os but found the same thing. I wound up buying a pair of I/O (bigger) on an emergency basis because I needed something for a trip but they are too big for my face if anyone wants them discount (with the case, black frame). The search continues.

Low quality fleece, crooked construction. The tallest, thickest most uncomfortable collar ever put on a fleece vest. Low tech zipper. Good price.

Usually a bird fan but this vest was very tight, the fleece was a bit thin, styling a bit strange and the collar floppy.

Everything I've run across from Cloudveil is high quality with well considered design and mostly good fit (sleeve length is sometimes extremely long). This vest is a good one, not as puffy and thick if that's what you're looking for.

Very tough to beat for the price. My only minor gripe is that the waist could be a bit longer in the back, so your ass doesn't get so wet if you're not wearing the pants.

Fits well, all the right elements. Feels a bit crunchy in the front. Maybe they put some kind of wind slowing barrier on the front side? This detracts from the feel a bit but it may soften, I haven't had it for very long. Pocket zippers could use some kind of a pull.

Collar too high, waist too long, bulky fit. However, made well, good materials.

Sleeves surprisingly long for an Arc'teryx product, way too long for me.

Material a bit too space-age looking for me. Bulky fit, not enough insulation.

Great piece, it fits well and is nice and warm. The only improvement I would add is something more pliable at the end of the sleeves so they can be pushed up further to better regulate temperature.