Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck Men's
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Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck Men's
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Rating Summary
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Fits:, 2.7 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.6 out of 54.6
Comfort
Comfort, 4.4 out of 54.4
Warmth:
Warmth:, 4.4 out of 54.4
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Madison, MD
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Nice gear
a year ago
I purchased this new Rho to replace my old that I bought maybe in 2013. It’s a great pullover. But I think the company changed the cut a little bit. So order a size up if you decide to get you one! Or lose some weight like I need to now 😔😅!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Xl
Q: Pros:
A: Soft and warm
Q: Cons:
A: Tight fit
Q: Activity
A: Law Enforcement
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’6
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Fits:, 2.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Reading, England
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Highly rated base layer
a year ago
I bought this 6 weeks ago and can recommend as a base layer. Slim fitting, very warm and feels robust. Fits true to size
Q: Activity
A: General hiking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6 foot
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
1 Comment
a year ago
do you overheat while hiking?
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Las Vegas, NV
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfectly warm and doesn’t pill
a year ago
I bought this for my brother since he’s always cold. These baselayers are the best. Great for extremely cold areas and you can still dump heat by unzipping. Love polartec. Looks great even after more than 2 dozen washes.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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British Columbia
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Go to winter base layer
a year ago
this is my favourite winter base layer layer. Great fit and excellent thermal properties.
Q: Pros:
A: all good
Q: Cons:
A: none
Q: Activity
A: backcountry skiing, hiking, kayaking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6'1"
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Central Oregon
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Fit and Versatility
a year ago
I'm 6'3" and 215 with a slim tending toward athletic build and I love the fit of the large. It offers me full range of movement in a variety of activities while providing warmth and an attractive garment.
Q: Pros:
A: Fit, versatility, looks, features
Q: Cons:
A: none observed
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, climbing, cycling
Q: Your Height:
A: 6'3"
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Stockholm
Age18 to 24
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic fit
a year ago
Really comfortable and a essential for any skiers!
Q: Pros:
A: Light and warm
Q: Cons:
A: A little for many perhaps
Q: Activity
A: Skiing
Q: Your Height:
A: 175
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Los Angeles
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
3 out of 5 stars.
Small!
a year ago
I bought my usual Large size and found this to. be very small. More sized like a medium.
Q: Pros:
A: warm
Q: Cons:
A: small
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6' 1 3/4'
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Fits:, 1.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Miami
5 out of 5 stars.
The best!
a year ago
Got this for Christmas, and you can immediately feel the quality. It is so warm! I’m a ICU nurse and I wear this in the unit and I am never cold. I will be purchasing other colors. My only con is the sleeves are little long for a long, but I can deal with.
PLEASE PLEASE make this in a crewneck version. This material is great! I’d love to wear it under scrubs without the added turtleneck.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Oswego, NY
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome Top
a year ago
I bought this a little while ago and I have fallen in love with it. The Medium size is form fitting for my 145lbs frame and 32inch waist line. The material is so warm and soft on the skin. This is great as a base layer or as a stand alone piece to be worn out on the trail or town.
Q: Pros:
A: Warm
Q: Cons:
A: none
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Q: Your Height:
A: 5' 10"
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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vancouver island
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
as described, 5th star pending more time used.
a year ago
i have other pieces made with the same fabric so i know exactly how it will perform. slightly concerned about zipper, as it lacks a flap or garage, one reviewer took issue, but so far no complaint here, need more time. there seems to be a great many comments and concerns about fit, and i'd like to address: i'm 6 5 (194cm) 220 and fairly athletic build. very lanky. XL fits me perfectly, as i want it to fit, which is to say, very fitted. it is a BASE LAYER, in case anyone missed that. you MAY fit a snug t-shirt underneath, but that depends on size ordered and your build. the arms are slim, the wrists are very slim. this is fantastic, and exactly what i hoped for. now my wife does not have to modify the wrist to fit properly. you will not be wearing a watch under this, or anything else. it is a snug wrist, designed to keep wind out and fit well under other garments. this is how a true base layer should be designed, which is rare. bravo.
Q: Pros:
A: perfect fit
Q: Cons:
A: no zip garage, may not be an issue.
Q: Activity
A: hiking, paddling, fishing, cycling, golfing. in a nutshell, everything.
Q: Your Height:
A: 194
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
1 Comment
a year ago
i'm going to add a comment on my own review. the most likely type of garment to be worn under this shirt, is what xc racers or road cyclists would wear. a singlet/gilet, technical seamless t-shirt commonly used by competitive endurance athletes under jerseys is what i wear.
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Fremont, CA
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
3 out of 5 stars.
Does not size well
a year ago
The material is great, the feel of the fabric is good as well, style is on point but the fit is too tight. I had to a size and it still hugs your body more than normal.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Fits:, 2.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Sauerland
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Bequem, warm, lange Geruchsneutral
a year ago
Für Schottland im April gekauft. Jeden Tag 18-20km mit 19kg Gepäck in den Highlands gewandert. Nach 4 Tagen immernoch kein unangenehmer Schweißgeruch. Bis jetzt sehr zufrieden. Es sitzt wie angegossen, verrutscht nicht und zwickt nicht.
Habe die passende Hose dazu, dafür gilt gleiches.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Passt, gut temperiert, leicht
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Seattle
5 out of 5 stars.
Toasty soft
2 years ago
Only a few weeks and I'm living in it. Soft, stretchy, feather-light, and smokin' warm. Easy to layer and slightly windproof so can stay dry and not sweat it out.
Q: Activity
A: Snowshoeing Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Golden, CO
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Best Mid Weight Fleece on the Market!
2 years ago
I have the full color run in these and nothing beats them for dealing with the frigid Colorado winters!
Q: Pros:
A: Best performance you can get
Q: Cons:
A: Not Cheap
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Snow Shoeing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Kent, GB.
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
2 out of 5 stars.
Very warm but cabt use for high output sport.
2 years ago
Really nice cozy fit and very warm but its not merino. As soon as you do one day skiing this and sweat its catches a smell really quick and clings onto it.
Wore it for my first day skiing and a obviously got abit hot throughout the day.
Couldnt wear it for any more days that wrrk. I stuck to my 260 knit merino top that i wore all eeek and didnt smell one bit by the end of it!
As i say really warm base layer but any high output activities and its going to start to smell real quick!
Wouldnt buy synthetic again for a top. Merino all the way.
Highly suggest the rho heavyweight bottoms though.
Q: Pros:
A: Very warm
Q: Cons:
A: Gets smelly fast and holds it
Q: Activity
A: Skiing
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 2.0 out of 52.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
2 years ago
CS
Hello there,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck.
We're genuinely sorry to hear that you're disappointed and that it did not suit your needs.
Our customers will occasionally read these reviews, so we appreciate it when others share their experiences with us, and we will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, we welcome you to contact our Customer Service team, and one of our representatives would be happy to assist you.
All the best
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Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for Cold Days
2 years ago
These base layers are perfect for cold days on a hike are even at home. I typically wear a Arc'teryx short-sleeve shirt underneath.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Picton
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the feel & coziness!
2 years ago
I have had a chance to wear my Rho heavyweight top 3 x now & I love it. I’ve worn it as a first layer and the fleece is very nice next to your skin. I also tried it 2x as a second layer & it is very warm, almost too warm for me. I love the new color as well. The top is high quality that I have come to expect from Arcteryx & so far have not been disappointed.
Q: Pros:
A: Love the feel & materials
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Walking, hiking, snowshoeing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 2.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Alabama
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Classic Arc'teryx Quality
2 years ago
The Arc'teryx Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck pullover is the perfect addition when an extremely warm base layer is required. The quality and attention to detail is superb. The Polartec Power Stretch Pro material is awesome. The nylon outer fabric increases durability and eases putting on additional layers. I'm looking forward to using it during frigid winter conditions in the Rockies between 12,000 - 14,000 Ft. I do recommend sizing up one size. I am 5'-11" tall and 41.5" in the chest and have always purchased Arc'teryx jackets and tops in size Medium. However, I had to return the Men's Medium and ordered a Large. The Large is still fitted but the stretchy Polartec fits great. The Forage color is beautiful, as is the Black Sapphire.
Q: Pros:
A: Excellent quality, durable.
Q: Cons:
A: Runs Small
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering, hiking, hunting.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 2.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Toronto
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Good fit
2 years ago
This is slim fitting & fits really well.
Amazing quality
Q: Pros:
A: Good fit. Not crazy warm
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Alpental
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Heavyweight Zip Neck
2 years ago
Purchased for ski patrol work. Shortly after I received it, temperatures at my local mountain dropped to single digits. The Rho, over a wool zip neck base layer and under my uninsulated patrol jacket, kept my torso comfortable. This is an excellent, 4.5/5, garment. For me to give it a 5/5 rating I would make two changes; first, add a zipper "garage" so that the metal zipper doesn't touch my neck when fully zipped, and second, take 1 1/2" out of the body girth (it feels a bit too full - doesn't fit as trim as the on-line model). The shoulders, neck, and arms are great. The sleeve length is 5/5 too.
Q: Pros:
A: Warm, light weight, well made
Q: Cons:
A: No zipper garage, slightly too full
Q: Activity
A: Professional ski patrol
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Age45 to 54
5 out of 5 stars.
warmest base layer ever
2 years ago
bought for husband, it's s little snug but ok for a baselayer and beautifully WARM!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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North Pole
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Best ever! Light and heavy
2 years ago
I bought the light and heavy half zip; and I absolutely love it. Game changer...why haven't I been an arc'teryx man my entire life... heavy weight size up XXL for me and light weight true to size XL. Just buy both! Want more if I can sneak it buy the wife. Very soft both don't wear with an undershirt. The bomb.
Q: Activity
A: Anything winter. I wear under patrol uniform then no jacket needed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Eastern Europe
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
A base layer well thought through.
2 years ago
I purchased this base layer as part of cold weather layering system for activities I undertake each day. Fleece underline is really soft and warm. With only one layer more underneath and a softshell it is perfectly comfortable up to -5 degree celcius. Zipper makes it easy to shuffle layers if necessary. Quality of fabric is first class. I am 188cm and 90kg man and it fits perfectly. Good buy.
Q: Pros:
A: Good fit, quality of fabric
Q: Cons:
A: Lack of thumbhole
Q: Activity
A: Long strolls in the woods, backpacking.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Scotland
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
Warm and well made, a go to item!
2 years ago
What a great base/mid layer. Faultless!
This is an every winter trip item.
Q: Pros:
A: Too many
Q: Cons:
A: None!
Q: Activity
A: Winter Mountaineering
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Chattanooga, Tn
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Nailed it!
2 years ago
Crazy warm and soft. Highly recommended as a base.
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Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Chaud et conforable
2 years ago
Parfait pour les activités hivernales extérieures de faible et moyenne intensité. Confortable. J'aime le col qui tient chaud au cou.
Q: Pros:
A: Warm, comfortable
Q: Activity
A: Playing outside in winter
Yes, I recommend this product.
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New Canaan, Connecticut
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Tho Heavyweight 1/4 Zip
2 years ago
i owned an Expedition Fleece from a competitive company for probably a decade and loved it. I wore it for all kinds of activities. lost it a year ago on the golf course on a brisk fall day. was perfect, no bulk and warm. Took me a year to find this garment and i couldn’t be more pleased. I'm wearing it constantly.
Fantastic piece supported by Arcteryx’s amazing warranty. you can’t go wrong!
Highly Recommend
Q: Cons:
A: none
Q: Activity
A: outdoor
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Boise Idaho
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Super warm
2 years ago
I already have the light weight version of this product, it works great in the spring and fall but not warm enough to winter activities. This heavyweight version is AWESOME!
Q: Pros:
A: Warmth, Quality Fabric, stylish
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Snow biking, Spectator: Football
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Maple Ridge, BC
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Warm and Comfortable
2 years ago
Love the feel of the Polartech, fits well thanks to its form fitting stretch. Warm for hanging out our out on the trail. Great base layer for cold days.
Q: Pros:
A: form fitting, good stretch, warm.
Q: Activity
A: Snowshoeing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Oregon
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite piece of outdoor clothing
2 years ago
What makes this product unique is that this is a form fitting baselayer that has some actual weight and insulation to it, where just about every other baselayer in the market place is paper thin.
My favorite thing to do is fly fish for salmon and steelhead during the fall, winter and spring months in the Pacific Northwest, which involves being outdoors for several hours at a time and during that time period my activity will range from a fast hike for 10 to 15 minutes to little moment at all for about an hour long period. After wearing this baselayer for the first I knew I would never want to wear another baselayer again (that is how good it is).
A true story; last March I was steelhead fishing on an Oregon coastal river, when I decided to wade across to fish the other side of the bank. Just as I was about to complete my journey to the other side I stepped on a submerged log that I was not aware of and took a brief swim in water that was about 45 degrees (Air temparature was about 50 degrees). Once I got myself upright I was mad with myself because I would have to go back to my car and change clothes as you don't want to be drenched and cold for a long period of time (My other pieces of clothing were wool socks, wool shirt, and pants which were athletic warm-up pants). When I crossed back to the other side and started walking back to my car I realized that I was not cold, and decided to turn back and cross the river again to fish the desired spot. When I did make back to my car (which was about an hour later), I felt great. Had I not gone through the experience myself I would have never believed it. Please keep making this shirts every year (bring back the "Soulsonic" color). I don't know if any other baselayer out that has close to the performance capacity as this one.
Q: Pros:
A: Warmth, Weight, Fits the body
Q: Cons:
A: Zipper on the neck needs work
Q: Activity
A: Fly Fishing for Salmon and Steelhead.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck
Warm, versatile Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro base layer for cold conditions.
$170.00
Free shipping & Free returns
Rho Heavyweight Zip Neck Men's
The Rho Heavyweights – our warmest base layer tops – are made for cold days and mixed output. On the move, the Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro stretches for outstanding freedom of movement. During rest phases – or when it gets really cold – the fleece’s soft brushed interior traps heat to keep you warm. The fleece’s durable nylon outer has a smooth face for comfort under layers, the tall collar extends warmth, and the deep front zipper aids heat dump and makes on-and-off easier.
Rho
Thermally efficient base layer with excellent moisture management properties. Has stretch comfort.
Ski & Snowboard
Designed with specific snowsports features for efficient protection, layering and movement.
Polartec®
Synthetic fleece textiles with stretch, warmth and air permeable properties. Offers durability.