Women's Quantum Hood
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GREAT Multisport Hood
I initially purchased my Icebreaker Quantum Hood in New Zealand where the company is located. I loved it so much, I ordered another one in a different color as soon as I got home. I will probably buy more. It breathes very well making it the performance jacket I wear for cycling, hiking, and tennis. It keeps me warm on cool days without overheating. It is so stylish that I even wear it out and about with jeans. I am 5'5" and weigh 110, and the extra small is perfect for me because I prefer a close fit. It is very slightly tapered (not boxy) giving you a great stylish look, but plenty of arm room to move about. The wool is very fine and not scratchy at all against your skin., and the thumb holes are an added feature I like. The jacket is very well-made, but if you need pockets, it may not be right for you. It only has one small breast pocket.
February 1, 2012
Versatile stylish jacket
Beaitiful jacket, very flattering fit. Kept me warm on winter hikes and looked great worn out to dinner. The hood is really convenient if you like to travel light. I would buy it in another color if it went on sale.
June 13, 2011
LOVE the Quantum jacket!
It's amazing to me that this is actually wool! If it weren't for it's incredible ability to keep me so warm w/out being thick or heavy, plus the breatheability factor, it's wicking qualities, and lastly the anti-stink factor...I'd have thought it was a very high quality cotton or poly hoodie! It looks very sporty& stylish, too. Once I started trying Icebreaker, I've found that I don't want anything else! No other brands of high end fleece, or even other brands of merino wool can compare to the abilities of Icebreaker merino wool! I've tried many others, but they've all fallen short in one area or another. I've noticed that Icebreaker always finds ways to make their wool better- softer, more functional, and stylish to boot! The only thing that may be a slight issue is that it tends to run slimmer than some brands, but this jacket runs true to size compared to most Icebreaker tops. I'm 5'7" 130 lbs and the medium fits like a perfectly tailored, semi-fitted jacket.
March 29, 2011
Icebreaker QH is AWESOME!
I am an outdoor gear connoisseur and Icebreaker is my favorite clothing company for my upper body (I have yet to try pants due to not wanting to get alterations due to my shorter height). I have the quantum hood in 3 colors (blk, ink, quartz) and I bought them all in less than a month! That's how much I love them! I actually just wore one as my outer layer in addition to my icebreaker 260 baselayer and 150 tech tee while biking in 20's with high winds. Felt warm the whole time even when I was sweating profusely! The hood is awesome and offers great protection, even when not fully zipped. I will say that I look like a speed skater when the hoodie is fully zipped due to there not being much extra space around the face (don't be deceived by the pic of the model wearing it on the IB site, there really is not that much room; it's a vacuum packed fit), but that's what you want when it's a frigid, windy day out (like today). Material is fantastic and durable like all IB products! None of my IB tops are itchy (my boyfriend has contact dermatitis aka sensitive skin and he finds his stuff itchy sometimes). Colors are beautiful! The thumb loops are well reinforced and very handy when you forget your gloves or when you don't want the sleeves to ride up! The pocket on the right hand side is on the smaller scale and is shaped so that you can reach across your body and grab something out of it with your left hand (pocket opens from the front). I am not too fond of the upper chest left hand pocket. I have not figured out what I could comfortably put in there. The reflector zipper and IB logos are great for low light/dark outdoor adventures when safety in traffic is a concern. I usually do not like longer length tops, but this is perfect. It gives great coverage to my backside when biking. I am 5'3", 120 lbs, and usually wear a size xs/small in IB. Small fits me perfectly (as mentioned above, I comfortably had a baselayer and a tee under it). I can't say enough great things about IB! Buy it now and you, too, will fall in love!
March 7, 2011
Perfect Mid-Layer for Skiing
I recently purchased the Icebreaker hoody for a ski trip to Vail, and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the wool and comfort, especially after using it for most of the week. It fits a size larger than I normally wear, but this wasn't an issue as I used it as a mid-layer. The only con I found with this product is that it tears somewhat easily (nothing a few stitches can't fix, and it's worth it because this shirt easily outperformed other mid-layers I own in warmth, fit and comfort). The wool is very warm (I wore it with an extra shirt depending on the temperature, which ranged from 20 to 45 degrees) and is perfect for a number of outdoor activities because it conforms to your body so you well. The hoody also is stylish enough to wear beyond the ski hill, and the best part is that it never picks up any funny smells. Forget to do laundry? Just grab this hoody and hit the slope or town. Even after going to several restaurants and spending multiple days wearing it while skiing, this hoody still looks (and smells) brand new.
February 18, 2011
Great jacket!
This jacket is a great versatile piece for anyones wardrobe. It is great for layering, not bUlky, yet warm. It also looks great as a main jacket cardigan with a pair of jeans and tall boots!
January 9, 2011
Amazing insulating layer
This hoody is awesome. Spent days trekking around in Tahoe and in the chilly mornings and evenings (40-50 degrees) it provided the perfect layer of warmth while regulating my heat during the days without over heating. And of course the merino wool being anti-microbial kept it fresh all week. I will say that the hoody has a "generous" cut in the chest.
July 21, 2010
perfect all around jacket
This jacket is perfect for the West Coast cool in the morning warm later in the day type of climate.I love the styling details. It was a good investment.
June 30, 2010
Unbeatable quality and comfort!
I have worn this is in sub-zero winter temps in the back country as a base layer, as a top layer canoeing on the lake in the evening or just to have on in the comfort of my home. I love it!
June 22, 2010
Great Jacket!
I love this jacket! It is super warm and one of the best investments I've ever made! I've worn this in 30 degreee weather with only a long sleeve running shirt under; was perfect!
March 14, 2010
