Very good purchase, one of the best purchases ever. Works no matter what the activity, sport, office, travel, etc. Offers a simple, functional design with a full front zip and two hand pockets. Recommend to everybody

Perfect middle layer jacket, It's very suitable for cold weather, firstly, it's light and warm, and it touches very soft, I feel so comfy. It's very breathable too. Same with other Arc'teryx ones, it has a high quality. Most of all, it looks very stylish. I am very satisfied with its performance and appearance.

Arcteryx Covert Cardigan
I wanted a fleece jacket that did not look like it a sweatshirt. The Covert cardigan was the right choice. It can be worn around town, or for business casual, or it can we worn snowshoeing. It is as warm as can be expected from fleece. In severe cold I layered it with a windproof outer shell (OR) and was always comfortable. It looks good and is comfortable. I wear a 35 inch sleeve shirt and have no problem with the sleeve length of the Coverrt. This was my frist Arcteryx purchased but it won't be my last. After five months of wear it still looks like the day I got it.

Great mid-weight or stand alone fleece.
I am deployed to Afghanistan where the winter weather can be very harsh and transportation is usually your two legs, so being outside is a fact of life. This is one of the best mid-weight fleece I have ever owned, and my extended time here (6 years) has given me ample time to test a lot of clothing and gear. I am 6' and 250 and the XL Covert fits great - not too tight for a bigger framed guy. Someone in the 200-225 muscular range might want to choose the XL over a L. It was very comfortable as an outer jacket in lower 20 degree weather with only a base layer (usually Patagonia level 2 Capeline) and a shirt underneath. I also wore it comfortably under an Arc'teryx Alpha jacket during rain and snow. As with any soft fleece, once the wind picks up, it will pass through the material. The build quality is top notch with great seams and zippers. I do have two gripes though. Once is that the fleece seemed to pill pretty quickly, especially around the sleeves. Yes, fleece pills and this is a working jacket for me, but if you are purchasing for style, keep that in mind. The second issue is the single external zippered sleeve pocket is practically useless. It is not big enough to fit a cell phone, id/credit card or mp3 player. Extra pockets should be a standard feature on all modern jackets. A useable side sleeve pocket and an internal pocket would make this jacket perfect.

CASUAL COMFORT
This is a super product which is very comfortable. Perfect for for most casual settings. Looks great, but feels even better. Many thanks to Altrec's staff, there online-phone service is priceless!