Icebreaker Descender Full Zip Sweatshirt Grey L Man B04853A01L

I got this jacket to wear as a mid layer for skiing. I wanted something thinner than a puffy but still warm. Pretty well what I was looking for. Not as warm as a puffy but close. Very comfortable to wear. Unfortunately I decide to size up, that was a mistake because it's big. I look like I have Mr Rogers sweater on.. That's no fault of the jacket.. It is made very long in the arms and body regardless. So stick with the sizing chart.. It's at a great mid layer and I'm glad I bought it..

I have a million fleeces and badelayers, but I bought this specifically in preparation for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. Icebreaker is a great brand and merino wool is the best for both performance and odor control, which will be important when I’m on a boat for 10 days with regular cold-weather excursions and probably not much chance to do laundry.The Descender zip is relatively thin as far as midlayers go, but the groove patterns in the material mean it does an excellent job wicking sweat, while also providing some insulation. To test it out, I’ve gone running with the Descender over a thin synthetic baselayer with a light wind shell over the top, and it performed beautifully. I even used it two days in a row like that without washing it, and there was no ... MoreI have a million fleeces and badelayers, but I bought this specifically in preparation for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. Icebreaker is a great brand and merino wool is the best for both performance and odor control, which will be important when I’m on a boat for 10 days with regular cold-weather excursions and probably not much chance to do laundry.The Descender zip is relatively thin as far as midlayers go, but the groove patterns in the material mean it does an excellent job wicking sweat, while also providing some insulation. To test it out, I’ve gone running with the Descender over a thin synthetic baselayer with a light wind shell over the top, and it performed beautifully. I even used it two days in a row like that without washing it, and there was no odor. That’s where merino wool really does its job vs. synthetic materials. And I could wear this next-to-skin, of course, too. It is snug enough, it wicks sweat, and it’s not itchy at all.I’m 6-3 and 200 lbs with an athletic build, and I have this in both a L and XL. Both feel fine, though the XL is probably a tad more comfortable. I usually wear a L in most things but Icebreaker’s website actually recommended an XL for me in this, and they were probably correct. But I figure I’ll keep both and use the L more as a baselayer and maybe the XL (not at the same time) as a midlayer—whether it’s in Antarctica, skiing, or whatever. The great thing is that these are high-quality garments that’ll last for years and years and never develop a gross odor, so they’re worth the investment.And like I said, I think the world of Icebreaker the brand, both for their quality and their service. Just fantastic.Finally, it’s handy that it has a few pockets, especially if you’re going for a run and need to bring your phone, a house/car key or whatever. Because it’s a fairly thin garment, you’re probably not going to want to jam too much stuff in there, and the breast pocket is pretty small. But still nice to have.Overall, great product, and I’m excited to put it to the test in some extreme cold weather as a lower level layer!

I am have many icebreaker base layers, but this in my first mid-layer, bought as a Christmas gift. I love the feel of the fleece: very soft, but also robust. The fit is spot on for me: 178cm and 70kg. So far I've used it around the house and while out and about - it hasn't been used for serious hiking yet. But the temperature control is very good - when moving in and out of heated environments (when shopping, for example) I'm never too hot or too cold. Really happy with this fleece - I'll be buying one or two more.