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By bikerarcher from Seattle on 02/03/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight Best Uses: Bad Weather, Cycling, Daily Use, Going Out, running, Travel, walking Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I got this for cycling--the fabric is very stretchable and also incredibly water-resistant--water simply slides off! Collar is very soft and high, perfect for my long neck while cycling. It compresses into a compact mass, suitable for stuffing into a saddle bag. Finally, the red color is very rich and intense, makes it highly visible except in low light.
By cjohnb4 from utah on 01/25/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile, Warm Best Uses: Daily Use, Going Out, Outdoor Activities, Travel Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I first ordered an XL because I'm inbetween and XL and a L. I returned the XL and the L is perfect. My first opinion was that the jacket was too lightweight. After wearing it one time it is now my favorite. Looks great and very versatile. Can't believe something so light can keep you warm. I'd definately buy it again.
By Fowler from Ft. Worth, TX on 01/23/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight, Versatile Best Uses: Outdoor Activities Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great shell. It is not warm on it's own however. It truely is a shell and has no insulation of it's own. With an insulating layer under it is very breathable and sheds water quite well. All in all a nice soft shell.
Standard cloudveil quality. By Seattle Gear Geek from Seattle on 01/14/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Durable, Versatile Best Uses: Daily Use, Outdoor Activities Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Nicey stretchy fabric, moves well with you. Roomy enough to layer a light fleece underneath. Sheds drizzle and light rain well, excellent windblocking material.
This soft shell doesn't feel cheesy By John the Draft Horse from Distal Thropplethwaite, Wheat Ridge, CO on 01/13/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Doesn't snag, Durable, Good Cut, Warm Cons: Napoleon pocket too small Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: great for seriouslayering as it is warm and not too bulky to fit under my down jacket and outer shell, but also great as a layer for hanging around the house
By ekibike from LA, CA on 01/05/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Cut, Lightweight Best Uses: Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I wanted a jacket that was able to do anything I do and this is it. I am comfortable wearing it on my daily commute (cycling) or out to dinner and everything in between. It was perfect on a chilly hike yesterday. It stopped the cold wind but allowed the right amount of breathability when things started to get warmer in the sun. Awesome!
Quality materials and design By joemama127 from Texas on 01/01/2009 Pros: Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Lightweight Cons: A little loose around the Best Uses: Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual Dresser Sizing: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a functional quality softshell with an understated design that doesn't make you look like you should be rock climbing instead of browsing the produce section at the supermarket.
If you understand the concept of a softshell, then you know they are all about keeping you reasonably protected from wind and rain while you decide the level of warmth through layering. Which brings me to the one con about the inertia peak jacket....the shoulders, chest and arms all fit me perfectly (6'1 170, got a medium) but the midsection seems to allow for a potbelly which I don't yet have. If Cloudveil had tightened the midsection just a couple inches then I would have given this jacket 5 stars. As it is, you can wear a fairly substantial fleece underneath as long as the arms don't bunch up too much.
Overall impression is that this is a durable, cleanly designed jacket that can serve multiple uses and look pretty good while doing it.
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