We've Just received our hoodies and we already love them, thanks Justin
it feels so good to wear and sizing is perfect, the hood and kangaroo pocket are all amazing additions
I choose burgundy and bright orange and my wife all grey and it turns out looking awesome
The materials are great, the craftsmanship is great as well. The thumb hole closes back up very well, which not all similar gloves achieve. My issue is that the seam line on the finger opening goes upward toward the pinky side, covering up the pinky more. During general wear, my pinky is constantly pushing up against junction of all the seams. The shape also tapers a bit, functionally pulling my pinky in. This makes it feel like my mitten is crooked or a bit sideways and makes my hand feel a bit cramped. This could be just how my hand is shaped, but it is significant and will stop me from reaching for these daily, which I thought was enough that I couldn't do 4 or 5 stars. If that's not an issue for you, these are fantastic and very high quality.
Thank you for the well designed gloves both 3 & 4 season. Both versatile. Best warmth as active layers. Layering for static warmth.
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.