The sizing is funky, I normally wear medium everything but their medium was pretty snug. If fit but wouldn't be comfortable trying to get layering underneath. So definitely go a size up.The kangaroo pocket is actually really intriguing.. how's the sizing?
I'm 6'2, 215 crossfitter build. I'm a large hw hoody, what size in the mtn ops?
Correction: I did purchase mtn ops fleece.I also enjoy the sitka heavyweight and the fanatic hoody. Premium hoodies. I may purchased the mtn ops fleece and man!!!! I'm impressed. It's pretty heavy. I love the fit and the zipper. Good shit
How'd you like it?Correction: I did purchase mtn ops fleece.
I love it, fit is definitely athletic, but it's comfortable and heavy enough to be on its own if weather permits. The hood is my favorite hood of all....How'd you like it?
I like it too, but the tight forearms made me size up, which ended up being a great option. It's a tighter knit, so it's done really well in wind and cold. It might end up being my primary for deer season this next fall because I love the kangaroo pocket and the hood is solidI love it, fit is definitely athletic, but it's comfortable and heavy enough to be on its own if weather permits. The hood is my favorite hood of all....
I haven't played with the R2 at all, @mtwarden have you?@Erussell01 Any experience or thoughts on the Patagonia R1 Techface or R2 series? You mentioned the R1 not being windproof enough for biking but the Techface version is made more windproof (no personal experience) and I don't know enough about fabrics or fabric weights to make assumptions of how the R2 would stack up. Looks like they had a full-zip hoody version.
I am just beginning my journey down the "replacing some of my everyday wear with quality earth-toned layering pieces that I primarily want for hunting or outdoor recreation as to get the most value out of my purchase" path and started by looking into the Condor and the R1. So your thread and personal write-up have been extremely informative. Thanks a lot!
Currently I overheat in mid-late season whitetail hunts on my hike in. Approx. 1 mi. with a FL Kiln quarter-zip and an Under Armour Cold Gear quarter-zip. The Under Armour piece I got at a Kohls with some Kohls cash and an additional discount for something stupid, like $6? It's been an excellent outer layer and has proven to be durable for 2 seasons so far. In fact, I don't put another jacket on unless is <32* F if I'm still hunting or <40* if I'm stationary. I would guess this would definitely be considered a heavyweight garment but no clue how it compares to say the Sitka HW.
Being able to use these pieces on outdoor runs could greatly increase my outdoor running season. Don't really have anything that works for that. Pants too... I try to wear "jogger" style sweatpants but they are too heavy and don't breathe so I end up not regulating moisture or temperature well. Any recs on pants for running that can also be used as a hunting layering piece?
Defintely interested in the Condor, the R1 (to wear to the office as well), and the newish Sitka Ambient UL. Plus now I need to consider the Mtn Ops...