I agree with a lot of what you said. Including when you said about getting toasty even down in the twenties while active, and there in lays the problem with the Ventus. It's just too warm to be a fleece and active layer. I used the Ventus for the last year and it's just too warm for an active layer even in the deep winter. I passed it onto my wife since she is cold blooded and it's place I'll be using the Kuiu Pelaton 97. My thoughts are that in deep winter trips I take a Gortex shell with which I can just throw over the pelaton if the wind is too harsh and with my fishnet base layer the pelaton wicking properties will shine in active wear scenarios. The Ventus can definitely replace a puffy in three season weather as you alluded to,and that's exactly what i did. I out grew it due to gaining muscle in my chest and shoulders which made it too tight which is another reason its now the wife's. I really like your videos. Any idea why I was subscribed and then unsubscribed? I wondered why I wasn't seeing your video. Was it some sort of glitch? Great video.

Dude super helpful review. I'm looking for something for strenuous cold weather wear in Rockies, like snowshoe and 14er ascents and winter backpacking. It seems like this worked very well for you in that kind of arena. I appreciate your vid! Thanks!!

👍 review, picked one up during the initial release. Thought at first the XL was too snug, but the athletic cut has grown on me. Worn it in all types of weather and the insulation, weight, durability, and easy fit make it an essential piece of clothing.

Great thorough review... Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the video.

I am looking for a summer mid-layer for my mountain trips. I want something to start out with on those cold / cool mornings - say in the low 40s. I currently have a Merino wool hoodie which is ok, but I think I need something a little warmer to be fully functional. The Ventus seems appropriate - but is it too warm for this application? I question if it could it get too hot while hiking requiring that I take it off but then air temps are still cool enough that I could be chilly not wearing it. I do think it would work fine as a mid-layer sitting around camp when in the 30s or lower.

Juan, what do you think of them about to come out with the Vario, which the Ventus, but with two front pockets and it being a full zip? With that said, the extra weight takes it from 7 oz to maybe… 10-12 oz. At this point your getting close to I think their lighter puffy, the NovaUL. I ask because I have been on the fence getting this AMAZING hoodie, but kept thinking another pocket… or that it is Really that warm maybe a full zip version would be better, but knowing that 7 oz weight is going to be raised to provide those extra features… I just… don’t know.

Juan quick question what size Kuiu jacket did you go with to layer over the ventus? I’m working on my layering system and was thinking of getting the Kuiu down jacket as well. I already have their puffy pants with the side zips and love them.

Great review! Thank you! What size would you recommend I’m 5’6, 160 lbs im not sure if I should get a medium or large. Thank you.

Juan one more question is the ventus noisy while walking/hiking with it as an outer layer? Does it make a crinkling sound while hiking at all?