outdoor research ferrosi hoody

I have one that I have been using for about a year and half now. I use it for skiing in good weather and for rock climbing when I am close to the car. It adds just a touch of wind resistance over a baselayer. Generally, these are days where a baselayer provides all the warmth I need, but I need wind resistance but a hardshell would be too clammy. For backpacking, a nylon windshell would be a better choice unless you are bushwhacking.

I like to think of it as a jacket that doesn't really do anything. It's breathes well and stretches, but it doesn't provide much protection from wind. I haven't had it in drizzle or falling snow, but I suspect it would soak through within a few minutes. Abrasion resistance is excellent. It dries very quickly.

One thing to note is that the cut around the stomach area is very baggy. I had to to go down a size. The hood barely accommodates a helmet.

Ferrosi hoody plus baselayer is all I use up top for hiking in cool to cold weather since I bought one in fall of 2011. I could write a book about the thing, and consider it the best clothing purchase I've ever made.
Highly durable and breathable, very quick-drying, warm, good wind resistance, but only "water resistant" enough for light sprinkles.
I've used it with a Capilene 1 top the vast majority of the time, but recently switched to a Capilene 2 zip neck. Have used a heavier baselayer on those rare occasions when it's staying in the teens or 20s throughout the day-Capilene 3 a few times, previously, and most recently a R1 hoody when it didn't go over 15F. Normally don't wear it past the 50s with a wicking t-shirt, but have had it on as high as 79F for sun protection in the high desert.
I've added a shell due to needing more wind resistance twice, both times with 45mph gusts forecast.
A windshirt wouldn't last a day of my off-trail rambling, and while my Ferrosi shows wear and pilling, it doesn't have a single hole.
Drop pockets inside for keeping gloves, filter, fuel when it's cold. True to size fit that layers well both over midlayers and under shells or puffies. Drawcord hem and adjustable hood, heavier material where the highest wear occurs, and light rain hits.
What's not to love?

I miss the reader review section. But based on Owen’s prose I picked one up from Massdrop and look forward to it.

I use mine for day hikes, and love it. I reluctantly leave it at home when backpacking, due to weight.

Owned one since April. I’ve used it a lot since then here in Alaska. Hiking and backpacking. It is heavier for backpacking. If it’s cool enough and there are mosquitoes, then I’ll wear a T under it. Worn it mountain biking several times. Fishing. Breathes well. Good for light rain and dries well from rain or sweat with body heat. Doesn’t dry well here in Alaska if it’s not sunny or on your body. I’ve gotten use out of it and would recommend it.

I like mine for travelling and hiking but Never really got with the hood, which is like a monk’s cowl.

It’s designed for a helmet and when cinched covers the eyes nicely as the adjusters both pull from the front. Would work fine with two eyeholes cut into it.

really would benefit from a 3 point hood adjustment.