Men's Ultimate Guide Sweater : #231

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

We bought this as a gift for our son-in-law. He really like it and helped with the review. It is just a good all around sweater for almost any activity where you need a little extra warmth.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

This sweater does it all.
XC skiing alone with no shell.
Alpine skiing with shell.
Hiking on colder days
Heavy weight precludes carrying in a pack.
Design works for casual wear.
Astounding warmth and breathability vs down if you are outdoors moving. Had an earlier model of this with some issues and Ibex customer service stood behind product to such an extent I have to say:
"this company is one that really cares about total satisfaction."Exceedingly great people and culture who make products they want to work and continually improve. This is one of those classic
pieces that clearly gets tweaked and better every year. Expensive? yes? worth it? yes. you'll keep it forever.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

The Ultimate Guide sweater is truly that - the ultimate. Warm and breathable, I wear it Alpine skiing on those below 5 degree days when nothing else keeps me warm, and the Ultimate Guide is up to the task. Plus it looks good when the day is done and the drinks start flowing.

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Bought this sweater for my husband who is more concerned with comfort, versitility and warmth than he is with style. However, with this sweater we found all of the above. The fabric is so incredibly soft and comfortable that I seriously have to beg him to stop wearing it so I can wash it!

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

Based on feedback here, I ordered a medium, rather than a large (which I usually buy). The fit was perfect! Sleeve length good, snug but not tight body fit. It would have been too big as a Large.

The inside is unexpectedly soft and plush. It's significantly warmer than my usual light fleece when actively hiking in winter, worn under a shell.

I'm not a big fan of the ribbed neck, which I find a bit scratchy, and the zipper when fully up does not have a zipper guard. Metal feels darn cold at -20F! I love the blackberry color, a bit unique and not boring black/blue. I compared this to a bunch of other heavy sweaters, and the Ibex quality and weight is just perfect for my uses, active outdoors in the winter.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

I hardly wore a jacket this winter on campus. Over a Nelson or Zephyr and a Shak, the Ultimate Guide proved enough to ward off all but the most windy and bitter weather. Even better, I could keep the layers on while indoors (opening the zips) except in overheated spaces. The sweater doesn't look like the sportswear that it is. Nor does it get in the way or restrict movement the way jackets do.

The chest zipper is ideal for a phone or other go-to item, especially if you need to hear something buzz or ring, or attach headphones. (So, my chest-pocket Pingo got used only when it was very windy or rainy.)

I expected to find the sweater weave more delicate than the Shak. To some extent this is true -- I try to protect it from cat-claws and thorns -- but it has held up during this season pretty well.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

Simply a great product.

I liked my first sweater so much I had to buy another. No need to worry about dry cleaning, just wash it at home. The sweater is styled nicely. You can wear this as a layering piece for a hike in the Cascades, or throw it on for a night out. I have used it to stay warm fishing for steelhead, hiking Mt. Rainier and worn it out to dinner and for casual day at work.

One stand out for this garment is its durability. It does not pill and has taken all of the abuse I have given. And for cost - you get what you pay for.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

I don't even have a winter coat anymore. I live in this sweater. At zero degrees I layer long johns and Ibex wool pants on the bottom, an Ibex shak-type shirt, this sweater, and an Ibex windproof thin wool jacket on top, two neckies, a hat, and boots...and that'll keep me toasty for light activity outdoors for hours, from skiing to horseback riding to hiking or just walking. If I won't be active (video shoots, for example) I just add a vest under the jacket and foot warmers in my boots. This sweater has been good to me for over three years now, and I wear it every day from December to March. I machine wash it on delicate and drip dry it once a month or so, and it shows no signs of pilling or wear.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

I purchased this thru a reseller not directly from Ibex. I love it BUT the sleeves are too tight! I have very skinny arms but the sleeves , especially elbow down are very tight, annoyingly so. I rarely wear it because of this. A shame.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

This is a fabulous sweater, but the price is high. If you can get this on sale (as I did mine in 2006) you will be happy as a clam. The sweater is pretty bomb proof and under a shell is about all you need on all but the most sub-zero days. It's comfortable, has very long arms, which is perfect for me, and insulates quite well too (so you don't bake as soon as you step inside).