Men's Lightweight Technical Hoody

I really liked the original Summer 24 version Verja, but it did have a major flaw (I expect Jottnar items to be perfect, they usually are, and they are not cheap), the arm articulation was off and the whole shirt lifted ungainly when you raised your arms (this turned out to be much less of an issue in practical use than I thought it would). Going up a size helped a little, but was not a great solution. This new version is a big improvement, it doesn't solve the articulation completely (it's 90% of the way there), but it's enough to relegate it to a complete non-issue in practice for hiking. It is even more comfortable and better looking that the previous version. It has slightly thicker feeling fabric than some alternatives, but it does a great job of keeping you cool (note the 'active cooling' claim has been removed for the updated version - not sure if a feature has been actively removed, or if simply because it is a difficult thing to measure?). Really like the new 'Legion' colour. Worth the money, but there are still a few criticisms. Thumb loops have been removed - why? It's not the lightest, but if it is going to be primarily a 'worn weight' item that's a non issue for the performance on offer. Sizing has changed again (I'm between a L and XL in this - Sun hoodies work best for me slightly baggy in hot weather). L is about the same as before, but the XL comes up smaller (the difference between the two is less than the previous version). Almost perfect but have to knock a star off due to the high price, lack of thumb loops, and not 100% dialing in the arm articulation. Would I buy another? Yes.

The comfort of this product is five star,the material is perfect for my jottnar goosedown jacket and its colour is just as I imagined.Another dependable well made product that leads the classes once more.Thank you Jottnar.

Excellent Jottnar quality I’ve come to expect but I would say the sizing seems significantly smaller than my other Jottnar garments which are mostly shells and down jackets. I would recommend going a size up!

Ordered in the sale, based on the spec of active cooling. I am known to generate a lot of heat and moisture when I am active, I am yet to find a layer that really cools/wicks. I was hoping for a miracle (maybe). Ordered a small and a medium based on the sizing charts my dimensions sit on the cusp of these sizes, turns out the medium feels snug and after a run, is difficult to get out of. The forearms also felt a little tight (but I am also a climber so hmm).

Ran with it "exposed" and under a light weight waterproof running jacket.

Did I feel the active cooling, hmm, maybe, felt "cooler" than my basic mesh fabric (technical fabric) tops from other companies, with cool areas on the chest and arms from the breeze, when worn as the only layer. Under a "breathable" waterproof, less so (but expected as the waterproof shell would prevent/reduce air flow).

The inside of the fabric seems to have horizontal striped weave of different thicknesses, which I assume is what is supposed to allow/promote cooling and is very thin (see through when held to the light), which so far has proved to be robust, but have noticed stitching stress noises when trying to remove from a sweaty torso!

Love the colour and matches nicely with my other Jottner garments. Love the hood nice under a helmet and to take the "chill" of my ears when running :)

Great base layer, good fit and good temperature control with this hoody.