Women's Aria Down Hoody
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Sweet Piece
This is a perfect midweight down! It will be my "go to" piece for all but the coldest days. Layers and packs easily. Also the baffling is really nice.
January 31, 2012
Great jacket for comfort and warmth
This jacket is comfortable and lightweight. True to size and not bulky. Great for layering either over base layers and fleeces or under another heavier jacket. I don't wear this when it's raining or snowing unless I wear a waterproof, thin layered jacket over!
November 25, 2011
Versatile, slim fit, must-have wardrobe item
I have a very small frame (wear an XS) but am on the tall side (5'7")and this is the only down sweater on the market that fits nicely and has long enough sleeves. I've tried them all! The jacket is contoured to fit the body but not bulky, allows freedom of movement, is well-constructed, and I particularly like the hood for additional warmth and protection from the cold/wind/rain. I use this jacket for all cool to somewhat cold weather needs - walks, hiking, camping, in-town activities, and it always goes with me on vacations. It is an essential part of my wardrobe and gets more use than most of my other jackets. It can be used for skiing in moderate temps but I need more insulation for the cold days. I highly recommend this item!
November 1, 2011
Great for layering
This jacket has come in quite handy for sports events, where the wind picks up and the temp drops. I've used it for just what it is, a hoodie. It's very thin and fits under any jacket and doesn't feel poofy. I keep it packed in my car for games, along with my rain jacket. I don't see that it's 650 down though. It is not a winter jacket. I'd say it's an "add-on"
May 9, 2011
great stylish jacket
I saw this jacket on a friend of mine and fell in love with the light weight of the jacket. It squishes up into a small bag so it is great for travel. It also holds up well on windy days. I am small-5'3 and 103lbs and the xs is big. I kept the jacket as I love it and can layer sweaters or gym clothes underneath. I would definitely recommend it!
March 24, 2011
Perfect except leaks down
This incredibly lightweight and warm down jacket looks great and has best fitting hood on any winter jacket I have ever owned. It am plump size 12-14 and the large fits well. It is warm even in windy cold blizzard and has packs very small & is very light. Problem is that it leaks down. This is in comparison to my Patagonia Down sweater which doesn't leak but is heavier and not as warm.
February 21, 2011
gift to myself
I found this jacket in a store, then spotted it for less at Altrec. What sold me on it is the fact that it's down, and warm, but so thin and light you don't even feel like you're wearing a jacket. The fit is slimming. I'm 5'7", 145 lbs, got a large for layering, even though the medium may fit better. It has pockets inside for safely stowing stuff. The hood is comfortable and warm but doesn't get in the way when I'm not wearing it. It is shedding some feathers but I expect that won't last long. It is toasty for chilly days and blocks much of the wind. Down used to mean noisy, stiff, puffball, but not with this jacket. I'll probably buy the vest, too.
January 19, 2011
stylish and warm
I bought this jacket for my girlfriend as a gift after she tried on similar down coat styles from marmot, isis, and patagonia at a local shop. The Outdoor Research Aria hoody was the best pick of the bunch for her. Myself and her liked the warmth of the 650- fill down and the slim profile of the the jacket. She was looking for a warm coat that did not have the real puffy look and this jacket delivered. The jacket is super compressable and is thin but provides great warmth with the 650 down fill. She especially liked the quilting pattern and the big roomy hood (she often wears her hair tied up). At 5' 4" and 130 lbs the medium is a comfortable form fit, and she likes that it offered a flattering shape while still providing room for some layering options. This jacket was just the piece of gear she needed, great warmth with tons style.
December 20, 2010
Great jacket
The fit of the jacket is perfect for me (I'm 5'1") and I ordered the xs. (I imagine it may be short in length if I was taller) The cut is great, and most importantly the jacket is super cozy. My only drawback is that the outer fabric seems awfully fragile and easy to tear- if so the down would be a mess! I'll definitely have to wear this with an outer shell if doing anything that may tear the fabric (carrying firewood, scrambling on rocks/intense hiking, working in the yard)
November 12, 2010
