5 Ounce Fleece Hoodie

Sorry obx!

Please see my retraction above.

2 beers coming your way.

My head measurement is 22″, kind of between medium and large.  Regarding hood fit, let me elaborate on a point that I made about the neck length of the hood.  The fabric lifts up from my trapezius area at the nape of my neck when I am wearing the hood, but because of the good fabric stretch, this doesn’t cause any discomfort at all.  But I have some slight concern that this may not be holding body heat as well as it might, with a more conforming drape to the fit of the neck.

The hood fits the opening of my face very well when fully zipped up.  It comes right up to the bottom of my chin, without any irritation.  It moves well from side to side without any slipping.  The top of the opening is the only border of the hood which is not ideal for me.  It rides just above my hairline, rather than just above my eyebrows.  This might be perfect when hiking with a truckers hat.  But I will need something more to keep my forehead warm while sleeping in this hoodie.  My Hoodlum will take care of this for me.  Or I may pair the hoodie with a wool cap, either under or over the Kuiu hood.

Ah, very interesting about the hood Victor thanks. I wonder if you might put a ultrathin elastic in the hem- and according to the pic there is one, then it would be perfect! Undo a stitch or two insert elastic and hand sew it up.

I had a seamstress put one in my Borah gear vest sleeve hole-genius! The vest is now perfectly fitted to me.

Added only about 4 grams.

Yes I would like it down near the brow but I carry an ultrathin Icebreaker beanie when walking in the cold, so that may go under or over it-just tried to use the discount code and the site won’t allow me. Bugger!

Will have to send them an email-I think their server sees me as an overpaid Ozzie!

I added a piece of thin elastic cord to the hood opening on my Peloton 97. As Graham surmises it is easily done. You don’t even need to unstitch anything. Just use a large needle, and thread the cord right through the fabric into the tunnel on one side of the zipper, through the tunnel to the other side, and right back out through the fabric. A few quick hand stitches will hold the tail end in place. At the business end, I used a small button as a cordlock. You’ve possibly got an unused spare on a shirt-tail somewhere – that’s where I found mine. Just thread the cord through 2 of the 4 holes in the button. Very simple, very secure, and very light.

Now that I’ve used the hoody a bit and haven’t adjusted the cord much, I’m tempted to cut off the excess, get rid of the button, and stitch the end in place. That would probably save 1-2 grams. Oh my!  :-)  But first I need to be certain that I’ve got the length just right.

Victor’s comments on the hood fit are generally spot on and I concur wholeheartedly.  But I note that there’s a very good reason for the extra fabric at the nape of the neck. If that fabric is not there, then when you bend your head forward (tuck your chin), the hood will necessarily ride up on your forehead. I have another hoody (older Sitka Core Lightweight) which I like very much except that when I wake up in the morning the hood is always up on top of my head. That hoody has no extra fabric at the nape and this is a design flaw.

Graham that’s Bell’s 2-Hearted Ale. Probably hasn’t made it to the antipodean land of Oz.  I guess trout have 2 hearts? and they’re great fighters? It’s a really tasty I.P.A. A little more tale with every ale ;). Wait a minute… that may be the Cuttroat Ale from Montana. It’s all good!

It’s go time! They just lowered the price to $59!

Just ordered a M to OZ thanks everyone.

I went to add a tiburon which is also a good price I reckon, but the postage went from $15 to $35. So backed out and am now awaiting the 97 Peleton.

Giddy up.

“Once it starts to clump,”

There’s such a small nap to this fabric I don’t see it ever clumping.

Graham said “I reckon I would carry and wear this to bed as a stand alone PJ top in the cold.”

I think I’m going to try for just that on my AT section hike in December.

My Peloton 97 just arrived.  Mine weighed in at exactly 5.00 ounces for a medium size.  I’m 5′-9″ tall and weigh 156 pounds.  The medium fits me well.  It could stand to be more form fitting.  I also have about 5 inches off the chest when I pull on it.

I’m going to use this for 2 seasons.  I’ll use my Cap 4 1/4 zip for the the other 2 seasons.  The Cap 4 will be for colder seasons.

Mine finally arrived (took one week to leave California, bounced around between POs!!) and wanted to say thanks to all the help. It is perfect for my body shape! All the info passed on to me here was spot on!

Will (probably) put an elastic as mentioned in the hood to go more Ninja like. So I can look like “Tonbei the mist” from The Samurai tv show!  https://www.google.com.au/search?q=shintaro+tv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjag4rhk87eAhVSfH0KHYBWAR8Q_AUIDigB&biw=1280&bih=646&dpr=1.5#imgrc=m3YdCilBs18dYM:

Wish I had a second one!

Ta again.

Cheers Graham

For people interested in this hoodie (great reviews here, thanks to all who’ve posted), the Peloton 97 version is available right now (no longer in the outlet) in sizes M-XXL in black color for $70 as a part of their Black Friday Sale.

https://www.kuiu.com/shop/shirts-tops/hoodies/peloton-97-zip-t-hoodie/20031.html?cgid=shirts-hoodies&dwvar_20031_color=Black#start=1

I just pulled the trigger on a size large.

I got a large in black couple of months ago. Was looking for close next to skin fit baselayer hoodie to wear under mid and outer layers. I’m 42 chest and athletic/muscular build. The large is good close fit in chest and shoulders, more roomy in lower torso. My Rab 120 Merino is thin enough that I could wear it under, but I like the soft feel of the fleece and it wicks really well. XL is probably good call if you plan to layer under.

Love it as a baselayer and often wear it with Atom SL and Strafe Alpha Direct. The hood keeps ears warm and zip provides some venting if needed. The outer face does snag/run pretty easily. I’ve never worn without top layer except around house and still have a few snags in it.

I have a Polartec power grid (Marmot Neothermo) hoody I often use as baselayer. Little heavier (8.1) than Peloton, closer fit, similar wicking and breathability, touch warmer. Also like my Aerowool 150 Wick hoody as a base, works well in both cool and warmer temps.