Gear Review
Stoic Luft Synthetic Insulated Sweater - Men's
TINY! Be warned.
By shanefleen930211 February 17, 2011
I am a size large in 75% of my jackets; the other 25%, I'm a medium. I like a slim, athletic fit (hence why I'm often a medium when I'm right on the line -- I could wear a large, but it would be baggier than I prefer).
My large showed up yesterday. I looked like Chris Farley in Tommy Boy...fat man in a little coat (I'm 6'2", 185, not fat). It looked like I borrowed it from my 11 year old sister. barely reached my belt, and cut way up under the armpits. When I zipped I wondered if the chest seems would split. I really wonder if they mislabeled a small by mistake.
When I read reviews like this, I always think "hmmm, I bet this person wants a baggy fit and that's why they think its small". Nope. I bought this specifically to layer under a shell that in and of itself is a bit snug. So I want this to be snug -- a sweater, not a jacket.
I feel like an XL might work for me as a snug layer, or XXL if I was looking to put layers under it.
The jacket may perform fine, I wouldn't know -- it just sucks I have to pay $10 to send this back to DoG because of the single most ridiculous sizing I've ever encountered.
View Details: Stoic Luft Synthetic Insulated Sweater - Men's
Nailed It? 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Pertex Microlight 30D
- Insulation:
- [body and sleeves] Cirrus (100g)
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- highly breathable
- Hood:
- no
- Fit:
- 3-D Ergonomic
- Center Back Length:
- (large) 29.5 in
- Venting:
- none
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 chest, (internal) 1 stash
- Wrist Gaiters:
- yes
- Weight:
- (large) 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, ski touring, hiking, around town
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.