Finally had a chance to wear the Alpha Active crew. I've worn Alpha Direct extensively on several multi-day long distance hikes and it is my favorite fabric for cooler, wetter and strenuous endeavors,,, but hard to find. Was very excited to find Beyond the Trailhead Gear. This piece is well made and a joy to wear. Will definitely be buying more in the future. Very fortunate to have a company like this catering to our needs. Customer service awesome. The fit is perfect for me. Planning to use this as a next-to-skin layer. As a result it is closer fitting to serve this role. Sizing is always a challenge so for reference I am 5'9", 170# with 44" chest and 28" waist. The medium is a snug comfortable fit, perfect for a base layer. If you were going to use it as a sweater over a base layer, size up. Highly recommend this piece and this company.
I finally got out with my Rip-Back 190. Had to wait till after deer season. Being over 65, hiking in winter is challenging. Staying warm is tricky because l don’t hike fast. This layer is super warm with just a base layer and light wind breaker.
Zip up the wind breaker and nice and toasty, open the zipper and instant venting of excess heat. This piece is going to make my winter hikes much more enjoyable. My wife also loves the softness of the Alpha material. Please let me know when the active crew becomes available so I can surprise her with one. It is great to see hand made craftsmanship making a comeback. It definitely has an impact on my purchases. Excellent work!
Thanks again! Tom
Bought my third pair lol
Absolutely lov3 these!
Great fit. This is an excellent mid layer for where under a coat on extremely cold days. I was outside last weekend in 0° temperatures for several hours and never felt cold.
Great fit and function on the Rip Back Hoodie 90. It works well as a mid layer for cold winter rides. Excellent value! I’ll be looking at other products from BTTB.
I was worried about simply melting at this weight, I have a 120 and 90 already, and they perform amazingly keeping me warm.
I am absolutely jazzed to say, this thing rocks a 50 degree spread just fine, all the bulk to wrap up in, very little weight, and damn it looks freaking awesome!
I have been wearing this hoody for multiple days now, seasonal change, temps between 20-60F. Have not needed a shell at the lower temps, and with little movement at the top end stay fine comfort wise. Slight breeze flows through, but too heavy for activity top end (don’t do New York Pass in this). But I’m wearing it in the basement while cruising gear websites on the couch, and it’s just fine!
My old head equates warm with heavy and bulky. This hoody drops the heavy, but still checks the box for bulky, and that keeps my head happy and my body warm.
Another quality product from Justin here, just can’t go wrong with this guy! And alpha really is all that in my book, just a super performance fabric for us folks in the tundra.
-proud owner of 23 hoodies currently, alpha, grid fleece, powerwool, pat cap, craterlake, echo, etc etc. I have issues.
I have bought several items from Beyond the Trailhead; all have been well designed, meticulously constructed, and a joy to wear on backpacking trips and day hikes with amazing warmth for the weight. I also enjoy wear the crew sweater for day-to-day use, so soft, warm and light.
It won’t come in the next day mail, but somehow that makes it even better. Quality is not instant, but I know this will last years.
Hiked with this over a thin t and an Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie in around 3C and I was too hot. Really great for hanging around camp, so warm and comfy, love the kangaroo pocket and thumbholes. Hood is great.
Now that fall arrived, I think I’ve worn it every day it’s unbelievably and incredibly comfortable and perfect at keeping me warm and not too hot. Customer service is outstanding.
My only complaint is on sizing. I wish there were at least a Large and Small selection. I don’t have huge hands, but the size is quite snug. It fits my wife perfectly.
Thanks for leaving the feedback! Glad the design hit the mark. I actually just launched them in a larger size yesterday so they can accomadate a larger range now. Reach out if you have any questions! – Justin
Nice fit and finish and super lightweight! Thanks for a great product, I love my hoodie!
Glad to hear it hit all those marks! Happy Trails - Justin
I’ve hiked in this sweater with a lmesh layer underneath at around 2C and had an Outdoor Research Ventus hoodie and I was too warm. It’s so comfy, light and warm. Love the kangaroo pocket and the thumb holes.
Glad to hear the hoodie it working out perfect for you! It's definitely easy to underestimate it's warmth potential : ) - Justin
I have perpetually cold hands but struggle with every little task when my dexterity is limited by thick gloves or mittens. I love that I can flip the mits back and have full use of my fingers while the rest of my hand stays covered. They are well made and cute. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks!
Awesome to hear they're working out perfect for you - there's nothing worse than having to constantly pull off mittens/gloves! - Justin
I was finally able to use my new mitts on trail. They performed amazing. I paired them with some zpack gloves at first but eventually just used them by themselves and they still performed amazing. They are definitely lightweight but that doesn't stop them from being incredibly warm and comfortable. They were a little big for my hands but it wasn't really an issue and once I layered them they fit just fine. They definitely have become a part of my cold weather gear set up. Thanks so much for a great product. 🤙
Love this! Honered to hear they worked well enough to earned a spot in your cold weather gear set up!! Thanks - Justin
I’ve used these mittens both running early in the morning and hiking in the mountains. They are comfortable and warm enough for 35-45 degree weather.
Glad to hear the Mitts are working out nicely in the mountains! Perfect for early morning runs too! Thanks -Justin
Great product. Great customer service. Unfortunately they took quite a while to receive. It has already started snowing here, so I have only been able to wear them once while walking the dog around the block. I won't be able to give a real review until next hiking season. If lead times and shipping where faster I would have given 5 starts.
Thanks for the review! I’m glad the gloves fit well and that you’re happy with the quality. Totally understand the frustration with the wait — I’m working on ways to get orders out faster, and I hope they get plenty of trail time next season! – Justin
Great company! I was in a bit of a rush visiting the USA and Justin helped me out, went above and beyond. The rip-back hoodie is amazing!
Glad you were able to snag it before you left the country! Hopefully the hoodie is still treating you awesome!! -Justin
Love the design and functionality of these mitts and they are crazy light. They are universal size so if the length of your hand is 8.5 of longer they can fit snug.
Glad to hear the design and functionality hit the mark. And that the size is still working out. Tho after much feed back, I have sized them out and added a larger size to help accommodate larger hands too! Thanks for leaving the feedback!! - Justin
I like the design of the mittens but the fit a little small
Thanks for leaving the feedback! Glad the design hit the mark. I actually just launched them in a larger size yesterday so they can accomadate a larger range now. Reach out if you have any questions! – Justin
The delta hoodie with the added thumb holes is the ticket for the alpine, hot cold and sunny with a little hail now and then, that kind of weather.
Having the majority of your hand covered when the sun is a bit closer is great to avoid back of the hand burns, or hives in my case.
Justin does great work, his attention to detail and finish allows the fabric the lay down flat and not irritate, even working sticks for a few clicks.
I’d get ‘em, I always do!