Hey y’all, these seem to be two very popular/comparable fleece hoodies, and I happen to have both. I figured I’d make a quick review/comparison for folks trying to decide between them.
Im 5’6”, and a fairly athletic 175ish right now. I have both pieces in medium. Both fit me well. The biggest difference I found in size was sleeve length-Klamath probably has a good 2+ inches over the core hw. It is long for me, but the sleeves don’t really bunch up or cause any issue. The core hw does seem to be cut a little tighter (and I actually prefer the Klamath for a slightly less restrictive feel).
Both hoods are good, with a similar cut. The core hw hood is the same material as the body, whereas the Klamath hood has a mesh liner to it. The core hw is definitely more streamlined here-the Klamath hood is kinda two separate layers. They don’t really separate or get annoying, but the hood is noticeably thicker. When pulled up and not fully zipped, I find the Klamath has less noticeable flaps/wings than the core hw. I prefer this for archery.
*both may be irritating/a minor handicap to hearing. I think the Sitka apex hood is the best for (almost) unobstructed hearing that I’ve tried.
material wise, the Klamath feels ever so slightly thicker. I think the grids are slightly smaller in the Klamath. Initial use has me leaning towards the Klamath as being slightly warmer, and takes a bit more of an edge off the wind. Huge plus for me, since I run cold.
the core hw chest pocket may have a slight edge, since the zipper has some “reinforcement” that makes it a bit easier to open one handed.
durability is hard to compare-I’ve only had the Klamath for a week or so. My old core hw saw near daily use for over a year when I was working on a ranch; often as an outer layer. For the abuse it went through, I was quite pleased with how well it held up (don’t weld in fleece!)
finally, and this could be a determining factor for some, the Klamath is made in China, whereas the core hw is made in El Salvador.
Im leaning towards the Klamath. I think it’s slightly warmer, prefer the hood/lack of flaps, and find the fit to be a little better (personal preference) vs the core hw. Hopefully this is useful to folks trying to choose one over the other. Can follow up with some pics of both pieces as well.
Im 5’6”, and a fairly athletic 175ish right now. I have both pieces in medium. Both fit me well. The biggest difference I found in size was sleeve length-Klamath probably has a good 2+ inches over the core hw. It is long for me, but the sleeves don’t really bunch up or cause any issue. The core hw does seem to be cut a little tighter (and I actually prefer the Klamath for a slightly less restrictive feel).
Both hoods are good, with a similar cut. The core hw hood is the same material as the body, whereas the Klamath hood has a mesh liner to it. The core hw is definitely more streamlined here-the Klamath hood is kinda two separate layers. They don’t really separate or get annoying, but the hood is noticeably thicker. When pulled up and not fully zipped, I find the Klamath has less noticeable flaps/wings than the core hw. I prefer this for archery.
*both may be irritating/a minor handicap to hearing. I think the Sitka apex hood is the best for (almost) unobstructed hearing that I’ve tried.
material wise, the Klamath feels ever so slightly thicker. I think the grids are slightly smaller in the Klamath. Initial use has me leaning towards the Klamath as being slightly warmer, and takes a bit more of an edge off the wind. Huge plus for me, since I run cold.
the core hw chest pocket may have a slight edge, since the zipper has some “reinforcement” that makes it a bit easier to open one handed.
durability is hard to compare-I’ve only had the Klamath for a week or so. My old core hw saw near daily use for over a year when I was working on a ranch; often as an outer layer. For the abuse it went through, I was quite pleased with how well it held up (don’t weld in fleece!)
finally, and this could be a determining factor for some, the Klamath is made in China, whereas the core hw is made in El Salvador.
Im leaning towards the Klamath. I think it’s slightly warmer, prefer the hood/lack of flaps, and find the fit to be a little better (personal preference) vs the core hw. Hopefully this is useful to folks trying to choose one over the other. Can follow up with some pics of both pieces as well.
