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Zoolander
I was looking for something I could use as a third layer but also layer below another jacked when it gets colder. The jacket itself is surprisingly warm and the grid fleece is really comfortable. My complaint is the sizing, it is way off; I am size small and this thing fits like a medium. Arms are about 1.5 to 2 inches too long and shoulders are quite wide. The DWR isn't very effective either, I took it out in a like drizzle for a few mins and the fabric just absorbed the moisture. I am still holding onto it but more as a backup or car camping beater than a performance hoody for backpacking. For reference, I am 5'7" and other clothing like the MH Polartec Power Grid half zip fit me perfectly.
Richie C
Overall sizing felt off. Tight in the chest when zipped but loose near the waist - looked bell shaped (not flattering). For reference, I'm 5'10, 155. It's a light hoody but feels well insulated. Going to return it and keep on the search. Love MHW, but this one wasn't for me!
Skyler
Bought this for a recent Rainier climb. Excellent layering piece to pair with my Ghost Whisperer. Good wind protection bit still breathes well during high exertion. I am 6' tall and 195 lbs. The Large fits perfectly. Would definitely buy again.
PO
I work as a climbing guide in Colorado, so my work takes me to a variety of locations and climates. My initial guess as to what the Keele would be like was similar to other grid fleeces: lightweight and flexible. The latter is more true than the former. This layer was surprisingly heavy - and I think that's fantastic. It presents a different layering option than other mid-layers that tend to strive to be light. The inner fabric is extremely soft, so it feels great next to skin. I was caught in a mild drizzle and the outer fabric did a great job beading water and not letting me get soaked. I'm 5'10" 165 and it felt just a hair big on me. If it was colder (ice climbing or mountaineering) I would appreciate the room to layer. As the only mid-layer I was wearing it was just a slight bit big, but I didn't find that problematic at all.
Natethegr3at
I'm a climbing coach and instructor in the new England area around Connecticut and that means I got to try it out in all different types of weather. And for those breezy days that wouldn't warrant a windbreaker or a soft shell this thing is fantastic for keeping your body temp at whatever sweetspot that you like it to be. I'm about 5'9" and a large in jackets and shirts and through Mountain Hardware's recommendation I got a large and it fits perfectly for me! One of the great features that it has is that it is lightweight and the DWR fabric is great for those misty hiking days keeping me nice and dry and also warm! Ontop of that the 3 piece hood makes it easy to wear a climbing helmet comfortably and safely while projecting routes outside. If your looking to crush it in the fall outdoor season of climbing this is the hoodie for you!
pbetts
I am a rock climbing guide who guides across Colorado and Utah and its important for me to have gear that works well, is durable and looks professional. I was excited for this hoody to arrive as it checked a lot of those boxes for me. The large fits ideally for me at 6'2", 215lbs and long arms. I have a bit of an issue in the past with MHW sizing as it seemed I was right in between a L and XL but this jacket fits wonderfully. The waterproofing is functional if you are stuck in some light rain, as the water will bead right off. The brushed grid interior gives the hoody that cozy feel which means you'll never want to take it off. It is a lot denser of a hoody than I was expecting but that's a positive in my books. I really think this hoody is for anyone who wants a full zip mid layer jacket but it will find itself at home the most in the backpacks of you Spring rock climbers!
Daniel C
I am a search and rescue volunteer and climbing wall instructor who spends my time in Arizona and Washington state. Working in a wide range of environmental conditions requires that my gear does the same. I ordered the Keele grid hoody as large, my usual size, and I found it fit true to size. The Keele hoody has performed exceptionally while climbing, traveling, and hiking. The recycled polyester double weave fabric is my favorite feature of the Keele. Its brushed back grid interior is soft and wicks moisture well while the DWR coating on the exterior provides durability and water resistance. Even when soaked through, the Keele kept me warm climbing in less-than-ideal conditions. The three-piece hood functions incredibly well and I found it fit over or under a climbing helmet. I have thoroughly enjoyed using the Keele and recommend it as a base or mid layer for nearly any outdoor endeavor.
Harry
You can never have too many midlayers! This statement is always true, and that is one of the many reasons the Keele Grid hoody is something you should get. I'm 5'9" 165lbs. and the medium fits comfortably. It doesn't have a really technical fit like an r1; it's a more relaxed fit. This jacket is the r1 that you can wear everyday, but with pockets and way more wind resistance. I've been grabbing this every morning when I leave the house on all these cool Spring mornings. The hood is really comfortable, and I've always been a half-zip kind of guy, but I'm loving the full-zip jacket feel.
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