Huge fan of the dual aspect shell.
Ended up with a large and the sleeves are barely long enough. The boxy fit is ok since the shell is worn over a puffy layer. Kind of snug in the pits if I wear more than a light insulation layer under. Womens clothing is not cut for women with lats or shoulders. Even though it is an outdoor brand, still missing t... Read Morehe room for muscle tone. Im 5 foot 8 inches and weigh 125 pounds so according to the size chart, I should wear a small. Not even close.
Other than the size thing, this shell is spectacular!
If you actually climb or have muscle tone, size up.
I loved this jacket- All the practical details Patagonia is known for. However, NO 2-WAY ZIPPER!!!
Please put in 2-way zippers in your womens jackets. Please? Sadly, I returned it, because its
too cumbersome to squat in the woods when its so cold. Next year???
The Dual Aspect is technically for climbing however the longer arms are great for people who need longer arms or for biking!! Finally a shell that covers my wrists when Im riding my bike.
It does have a good amount of stretch in the shell which also makes it good for biking or any movement.
The paint brush red is very similar to metric Orange whi... Read Morech is high vis and great for city biking.
So far pretty impressed. I used to feel like I needed gortex but the h2no has been so lightweight yet dry, its great!