I bought the non hooded version of this jacket, and have found myself wishing I had gotten the hooded version. This jacket can function as a belay jacket during late spring through early fall, but other than that works as a mid layer when sitting around camp. If looking for a end all be all belay jacket this is not quite it. For comparison this is a little lighter than a Patagonia Micro-Puff, but is nice to bring along on a rock climb. The fabric is pretty fragile, so I would not want to bushwack with it on. That said, I have had the jacket for over a year and have not managed to put a hole in it.

I really like this jacket, it has gone a long way for me backpacking and climbing all over Washington. It is very nice for moderately cold temperatures and that it can also be stuffed nicely in a pack without taking up too much space, however if it gets too cold then it is not quite enough. Has a comfortable fit. I also really liked what I got for the price I spent. It is a great jacket and would definitely recommend it to anyone.