Zpacks octa fleece hoody

[fngTony]

I learned about this from somewhere on rokslide but can’t find the thread anymore. Anyone have experience with this or know something about the fabric?

Zpacks Octa Fleece Hoody

Crafted from cutting-edge Octa® fleece, this hoody is incredibly lightweight and durable, yet boasts an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio. The soft fluffy interior feels like a cozy hug, while the half zipper design allows you to regulate your temperature and slip the hoody on and off as the...

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[Bear843]

I got one for backpacking and love it. I can hike in it and it dries quickly. Not great if you are sitting still and it is windy but I throw a light rain jacket over it and it is a great mid layer. Similar use to my Kuiu peloton hoodie but I prefer it because it seems to handle sweat better. Little long by design so it doesn’t ride up as bad with a pack. Size up if you get one. I wear a large in mist things and gave that one to my wife even though it is big on her and got an XL.

 

[ben h]

I have one of these and like it for hiking/trail running. wind cuts through it and not for sitting. I'm 5'-9", 190 lb and apparently that's an XL in hipster-backpacker sizes. Tru to anything Zpacks, it's light.

 

[fngTony]

I have one of these and like it for hiking/trail running. wind cuts through it and not for sitting. I'm 5'-9", 190 lb and apparently that's an XL in hipster-backpacker sizes. Tru to anything Zpacks, it's light.

How is the length on it? I’m 6’2 190-200 so unless the xl is big on you I would go with a 2x.

 

[ben h]

How is the length on it? I’m 6’2 190-200 so unless the xl is big on you I would go with a 2x.

I'd say this XL fits me pretty spot on. It's a little long for me, but not much. I think you'll need 2X for length.

 

[packgoatguy]

About the fabric, I haven't tried the Zpacks octa, but I have several Mountain Hardware Airmesh layers. I believe the Airmesh is also Octa.

I tend to prefer my Future fleece, alpha direct, and kuiu peloton90 hoodies for my layering needs though.