I have the Patagonia down vest and love the fit (a bit shorter and trimmer than most vests) and wanted a vest in the awesome "leaf" green color so I gave this vest a try. The fit is much longer and looser - completely different. More matronly, for lack of a better term. Felt I could have gone down a size. And I think I would like the look more if the quilting was visible on the outside. A nice vest, super lightweight, great color, but, alas, not for me.

I just got this jacket and love the fit and style. I haven't worn it in the elements yet to truly test it, but thought I'd give a heads-up that the poppy is not at all the color I see on my computer screen, it is a very BRIGHT, shimmering orange! Luckily, I love it, but it might surprise some folks.

I was so excited about this jacket. I have the vest version in black and love its fit. Then I got it. The arms are really, really long and poofy. My fingertips barely cleared them and to push the sleeves up looked ridiculous. The beetroot color was also disappointing. It looked like a gorgeous, rich blueish red-burgundy online but was a washed-out lighter red "in person." I'm sure this is a great jacket for someone but not me, alas. Sent it back.

Great jacket. Definitely the classic down jacket. Doesn't make you look svelte but it sure keeps you warm. Really like the igneous purple color which to me is more of a burgundy.

I love merino wool since I can get a sweaty during a winter activity but not get cold or stinky. This top was great and I love the "pea" color.