jimbo from United States, IA Public Profile

I lucked out and found ONE gray one in my size in the Outlet. I'm 5'6", 36" chest, shirt size usually 15-33; my arms are pretty long, and my most frequent complaint is that anything that fits me in the body has too-short sleeves. This Rab hoody, though, nails it. I bought the Small, and it's snug in the body (over a thin wool baselayer), especially around the rib cage, but not unpeasantly so. It's stretchy, so it doesn't feel at all restrictive. And the arms are long enough! The hood fits like a second skin, and doesn't pull up on the shoulders like a too-small hood willl. This will be a perfect layering piece, or a just-in-case jacket to take with me on bike rides.

I ordered the "Camp Scene/Green" blanket, because it was a few dollars cheaper than the other options, and DESPITE the fact that the picture showed a blue blanket covered with slogans and with a tan reverse side. What I received is a dark gray blanket with a tan "charmingly hand-drawn"-looking camp scene and "Built to Wander" one one side, and a pea green reverse side. Much more tasteful, to my eye, and the dark gray/tan design is pretty unobtrusive.

The blanket itself is as good as the reviews led me to believe. It's not as big or as versatile as a woobie, but it feels somehow more substantial (and IS a bit thicker), and the microfiber of the pea green/reverse side just makes it feel more cozy. I'm 5'6" and pretty slightly built, and this blanket is plenty roomy. It's not wide enough for me to roll myself up like a burrito, but that's not what it's for. What it's for - lightweight comfort and warmth in a roomy-enough package - it excels at. This will be a perfect companion for bike camping in the summer - just enough to keep off the chill, but no restrictive feeling of being in a bag. I can't wait! Also makes a great cot blanket. I bought two, and I might buy more. They're cheap gifts