Norvan Insulated Vest Women's

This is one of the BEST pieces Arc’teryx has ever made. For fit, length, comfort, and aesthetics, it is unquestionably FIVE full stars. This piece is practically perfect! I am deducting just one star because the teeny, tiny, single pocket on the right side (if you have the vest on your body) is SO small that it can only fit a tissue or two, a house and/or car key, and/or a driver’s license and/or credit card. The pocket is also backward, and this makes accessing it both difficult and counterintuitive. I would like to see this vest with two low-profile hand pockets, which would also be able to fit other items, making it more convenient and comfy for all-around use. Please keep the length, slim fit, more femme aesthetic, and low-profile the same. This is what I WISHED the 2019 Atom vest had looked like, instead of boxy and masculine. I bought two of the Atom because I was afraid it would change, and I was right! The next iteration of the Atom vest was terrible, too long, and has a crazy tall neck. The neck on the Norvan vest (as of December 2023) is wonderful. This vest is fantastic for hiking, walking, running, sitting at home, getting ready errands done, and even looks great for casual use over a tank top or sports bra. Works beautifully over ANY base layer and under ANY jacket. This vest is SO MUCH MORE BREATHABLE than the Atom vest, which always leaves me sweaty, wet, and cold if I am moving. Thank you for making this spectacular vest! I am: 5’8” 125-135 lbs Slim & athletic Extremely active Long torso & long arms Perfect size in the Norvan vest: medium

Overall I love it! It fits smaller than I thought it would.

Perfect for the in between run season. Light weight, great layering piece, breathable, packable and has pockets!

It didn't fit my wife so I reordered the Atom vest. Wife loves it. Price shipping customer service is amazing so happy

This vest is the perfect layer as a standalone over a shirt in mild winter or underneath another jacket/shell for extra warmth. It's extremely lightweight but provides warmth without being bulky. Dries quickly as well. The short neck also makes it less bulky, and one can easily wear a neck buff over top.

When I bought this vest, I was initially a bit hesitant as it was so thin and light. I had wanted a small vest layer that I could use for hikes, XC ski and possibly run. This vest is great for those. Despite being thin it is a great layer at keeping core body warm. I got the red, love it