Columbia

Fast Trek™ II Jacket

Women's

I'm 5'3", 125 lbs. with a 34DD bust. I've worn the Benton Springs Columbia jacket in a size Small for years, but it's a little too bulky to fit under a coat as a mid layer, so I thought I'd try this one. I ordered a small and a medium. The length is good on both sizes. I could have worn the small, but it felt more constricting through the bust and the back than I prefer. I've kept the medium, but I'm still on the fence. While the body fits and feels better, the sleeves on the medium are a little long, and I don't notice a lot of difference between the way this jacket layers and the Benton Springs. As expected, the quality of the fleece, the workmanship, and the extra features such as zippered pockets, drawstring bottom, inside pockets, and sleeve pocket are great. The jacket will hold up well. It's soft, warm, light weight, and flattering. I ordered the black, and it's a nice, rich shade. The only reason that I may not keep it is that I don't notice much difference in it and the Benton Springs in terms of fit and comfort when using as a mid layer.

Love this fleece jacket. I've found that the Columbia Benton Spring Fleece runs large, but this runs true to size. I like how the wrist of the sleeves don't have elastic in them so you can roll the sleeves up. Nice feature of having the pockets zip up so I can place my phone in one and not have to worry about it falling out when walking.

I was trying to replace a Columbia fleece jacket that over time had changed from true black to faded black (as other companies' black fleece has done as well with time in the sun.) I first tried a Columbia Benton Springs black fleece but the fleece was thicker, cut slightly fuller, had elasticized wrists, and was a soft black. This jacket is more fitted, dark black, and has wrists without an elastic cuff. It seems a little more stylish if traveling lightly and needing something that can cross over from trails to dinner.

Fit usually a medium and ordered medium. Did not want elastic sleeves and the sleeves are long enough. Love the pocket on the sleeve for my fitbit. Would recommend.

A nice, soft layer of warmth with a stylish fit. Appreciate the fact that the wrists are not elasticized and that the cut is more from fitting and not boxy.