Desk Jockey
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Not to derail but adding these thoughts here for those considering the ambient line.
after a little research and looking at @mtwarden review, I went with the arrowhead version. Key points for me were:
after a little research and looking at @mtwarden review, I went with the arrowhead version. Key points for me were:
- I wanted a hood AND pockets
- i like coyote
- I believe / hope it was roughly the same insulation value as the ambient hoody (90vs100 gram)
- Price was $225 shipped with welcomeback code so slight cheaper than list on the ambient.
- For reference, I am 6’3”. 250#. On the dad bod side of the CrossFit spectrum. It is not fat, it is power.
- XXL weighs in at 15oz
- hood is snug but not tight. Could wear a ball camp under it but maybe not a bulky beanie. No draw string
- left breast pocket is ample size for phone, map etc. hand warmer pockets are quite large.
- no draw string at waist.
- overall fit is roomy but not billowy, some room to layer underneath
- sleeves are extra long. Actually cuffs come 3” below my wrists and I wear 36-37“ sleeves. Sleeve fit is not loose but also thankfully NOT that skinny jeans / stick arms sit that Sitka has been putting out lately.
- exterior fabric feels a little crepey but is quietish, has some stretch.
- insulation feels like it’s on par with a grid fleece Like a heavyweight hoody but feels thinner and more airy. It looks like a carpet from the 70s.
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