Bought this for my husband who has the royal blue version he's worn nearly constantly the past 5 years.. Wanted to add a basic black to change things up. Great quality!
wildbio
4 years ago
Can't Wear It Out!
have had this for years - comfy, versatile and durable!
Angel
Verified Purchase
4 years ago
Great Base Layer Good For All Types Of Sports Activities
Great well fitting base layer. I wear between a medium and large and the medium fit perfect.
4 years ago
Perfect Fabric For A Skiing Baselayer
This layer uses the same fabric as the Mountain Strech Hoody but is the half zip version. I LOVE this fabric. Mountain Hardwear has a winner here. I use it all the time while ski touring and I can't think of a better base layer. This is that and a little thicker of fabric than your regular sun shirt so it has a slight insulating property which can be handy during those colder winter ski tours. The fabric is soft and performance-ready and wicks moisture effectively. The fabric is nice and stretchy and more importantly regains its original fit once stretched. I wear this layer under a pair of bibs and I have noticed that the stitching is really well done where I don't feel the seem and do get chafe marks as I have with other similar layers.
I am usually a medium and this fit true to size, perhaps slightly trim. I would recommend this to any skier out there as well as a general-purpose 4-season base layer. I could see myself equally satisfied on a summer hike in this layer. The story of this layer is its versatility.
Sam
4 years ago
Super Versatile Baselayer For A Variety Of Conditions...just Runs A Bit Small
I’m a trail runner and backcountry skier based in Issaquah, WA; I tried out the Mountain Stretch ½ Zip in Men’s M, as well as the Mountain Stretch Hoody in Men’s M.
Honestly, I liked the ½ zip more than the hoody for a few reasons:
The ½ zip allows for more ventilation when you unzip the chest area
The neck on the hoody felt a bit tight for me, whereas the neck on the ½ zip did not feel as constraining.
I used the Mountain Stretch ½ zip both on mountain runs and on rainy runs in the city. I was very impressed at the performance of the stretch fabric when wet. It doesn’t rub, chafe, or become uncomfortable, even when it is soaked. The thumb loop design is the same as the Mountain Stretch Hoody, which is AMAZING. This was one of my favorite features of both the Hoody and the ½ zip.
The collar on the the ½ Zip was much more comfortable than the neck design of the Hoody. It stands up and provides some nice coverage of the neck area, that gives some extra warmth and sun protection.
I am 6’1’’ and 175 pounds and picked a size M. I felt like the overall fit was appropriate, except it felt a bit ‘short’. I wish the torso length was a bit longer so that it could come further down onto my hips, rather than feeling cut off at the waistline.
Overall, this is a super versatile base layer that can be used for almost any mountain activity. In colder conditions, such as backcountry touring in the winter, this is a great next-to-skin layer that can be coupled with mid layers for additional warmth. In the summer, this is a great piece for days where the temperatures will stay below 65 or so...any warmer than that and I would go for a T-shirt.
hama
Verified Purchase
4 years ago
Excellent Product
I bought this product two weeks ago and i am wearing it,, I fell comfortable, very soft fabric and stretchy and has UPF 50 which is good for wearing it on sunny day
