This Stoic jacket is much more of a fleece hoodie than anything, but met my expectations. It is my favorite winter-hiking mid layer, and also my favorite climbing hoodie & is good for really cold weather running. Its packable and light and cozy... keeps you warm even when your base layer is damp. It also serves as great insulation under a shell; does not impede movement.

I ordered this jacket after happily owning 2 powerstretch fleece hoodies. So far this hoodie does offer more wind resistance than regular power stretch fleece. It also seems to have a bit more rigidity to it, but is still stretchy enough to move around.

The fit is average for outdoor clothes, and runs a little bigger than my Stoic tees (Mediums - loose fit). I am 5'4" athletic build (bigger shoulders/arms, small waist/mid section, have hips), and am usually a small in most tops, and this fits perfectly in a size small- I can layer under it (a longsleeve flannel shirt) - and it doesn't feel/look bad. It is not at all bulky, rather form-fitting and is long enough (hits below hip, about mid-butt). Also, there is a sweet inside pocket.

For the down side, as previously mentioned - Velcro will snag this hoodie, but I can say that about all of my powerstretch fleeces. Also, it is not a shell - so it wont really act like one.

I was expecting the color to be blinding (ceramic), but it is a more subdued turquoise, with chartreuse accents. I really do love it - fun & different pallet of colors.

I would live in this thing if I could.

Got this hoodie about a year ago (last year's light grey color), and it is still one of my favorite essentials in my pack. The fit is great (ordered a small - 5'4" athletic. It is nice and long, plenty of movement in it. The hood is nice and big, and can close down around your face. The sleeves are long and that helps to make the thumb holes extremely usable. The fleece is nice and soft, and has stayed that way after many washes (no dryer). It is warm, and works great under a windproof/waterproof shell. It is relatively lightweight, and not as bulky as some fleeces - pretty packable. I would consider ordering another - it has held up great under constant use. There is some pilling, where velcro has snagged it, other wise perfect!

I have been searching for the perfect base layer for winter hiking in the northeast, and this is the winner. It wicks quickly, but doesn't leave you freezing like synthetics do. Even at the peak of sweatiness, Smartwool continues to keep you warm. The material feels nice, not at all itchy.

I found this to run a bit narrow/small, I am a Small in most clothes but prefer my clothes to fit loosely, and so ordered a Medium in this. It is still a tighter fit, but not uncomfortable. It doesn't ride up at all - a HUGE plus - and is a good length (below the hip bone). I am 5' 4", athletic build (~size 4 - 6).

The color (turquoise) is a nice change from the obnoxious fluorescent and black options I have previously owned. Even though the price is usually steep (I got a good deal), I am now a Smartwool believer!

This hoodie is light weight and compacts pretty decently. Perfect for a run on a cool day. It is pretty warm and wind resistant and feels true to size. As mentioned it is not form fitting, but looks fine as casual wear. It is my favorite packable layer for any activity.