I never pictured myself wanting to backpack in a long-sleeved, button-down shirt until I slipped into this little number. It's so light that you barely feel it, and the sleeves are wonderfully long. I wear them unbuttoned, and they partially cover my hands to protect them from the sun. The collar even stands up so that I can get protection on my neck as well. Sun protection is my main concern when I'm hiking in the CA sunshine at altitude. I always thought that long sleeves would be too hot, but you barely notice this shirt. The best part is that it is sturdy enough to keep the chill off if you hike into shade or a breeze kicks up and you're sweating. Really awesome shirt. I found the side zip pockets to be convenient for slipping my map and a small compass in and out. I wear this shirt on every trip (and it can do double duty as business casual at my job, too!).

I purchased this jacket as a lightweight insulating layer for backpacking. The brown color was just what I was looking for, and it's really lightweight for the amount of warmth it provides. I backpack in the high Sierras, so this jacket is useful to me during the summer when nights at altitude are still quite chilly. I also used it during my last winter living in New York's Finger Lakes. I layered it under my Marmot fleece jacket on my morning walks to the bus stop in the winter, and it was excellent. The arms are short, but I have no complaints about the elastic being too tight. My wrists are pretty small, so although I'd be pleased for longer sleeves, I'm usually wearing a long-sleeved shirt underneath, so I just pull the sleeves on the shirts out and really don't notice the short arms. I find it to be very comfortable to wear. The collar is great--soft, and just the right height. I recommend this jacket. It has been a versatile piece for me for backpacking. I can leave other clothing behind knowing that this jacket will keep me warm all by itself.

My boyfriend surprised me with this jacket, and it has become a go-to piece for my winter runs. I live in the Finger Lakes region (upstate NY), and I find myself throwing this on for runs when temps are in the high teens and 20s and winds are light. No need to layer--I just throw it on over a sportsbra or insulating tank and am plenty warm. The fleece lining is super comfortable on my arms and midriff, the collar zips up nice and tight, and the soft lining of the collar is a great and cozy touch. The jacket is quiet and light, and the half zip really opens up to let cool air in when you warm up in a tailwind. I love this jacket. Fit was good in a medium (I'm 5'8", 34B). Sleeves hit right at the bottom of my hands, so they can't do double duty to protect hands from the cold as with some jackets, but my windmits can be stuffed into the sleeve stash pocket, so sleeve length is no defect.