Men's Ultimate Guide Sweater : #231

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

I've used the UGS at school, work, and home. It is exquisitely comfortable and very warm, and has a pleasant combination of professional and rustic style.

I can't say much more than has already been said--it's a great sweater. The only issue I've found is that it is just a bit long and tends to stretch (easily remedied by a few minutes of heat in the dryer), but that turns into a plus when you head out in chilly weather.

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I am 5' 8" and 160 lbs. I usually wear a medium in this type of thing. The body fit fine in girth, but was way too long in sleeves and length of body. I bought 4 different tops from Ibex and all suffered from this. I returned 3 and kept one of the under layers and just wear it with the sleeves rolled up 3 inches. It's a pity for me about the fit, because the product otherwise seems great. I have other manufacturers' merino products, love them and like much of the Ibex styling.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

One of the nicest sweaters I own. I am extremely sensitive to wool and the Guide has just about no itch at all. It seems to be pilling slightly before the first wash. I hope it does not pill much more. I will probably buy one more in another color.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

This really is the ultimate sweater. From being a great mid-layer on the coldest of days to serving as a casual sweater on chilly days, this baby does it all! It is so so soft on the inside and seems to get softer with washings. I don't think I'd beat on it like I do with the Ibex Shak. It's not snag-proof. But this sweater accomplishes its job.

I will definitely buy another.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

This is my second ultimate guide (the first is years old and still looks great) - These sweaters are really well made and designed, with details like a reinforced cell phone/Ipod pocket and no snag quarter zipper. While they require an outside layer to stop the wind, they are really warm without being the least bit stifling. Highly recommended.

Comments about Ibex Ultimate Guide Sweater:

This is my second Guide sweater. My first is a couple of years old and I love it, except that the sleeves are a bit tight, not leaving me room to wear anything more than a light base layer under the sweater. This was a surprise since I'm not a big guy and mediums usually fit well. My 2010 version fits perfectly and the sleeves are much better sized.

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I bought the XL pine colored version on sale several weeks ago. I'm 6 feet, 170 pounds and I probably could have ordered a L, but I intend to use this sweater for layering. Also, I prefer to have a little extra room in my sweaters. I've been layering this over a Shak to stay warm in a record-breaking snowy Dallas winter.

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Last weekend this sweater saved my butt. I was downhill skiing with just a shell and Ibex long underwear based on a forecast of 25 degrees F at the slopes. But the temp at the base was 6 degrees and a 20 mph wind at the top. I threw on the Guide Sweater under my shell, and I was the only person in my party to stay warm all day. Despite sweating heavily in the bumps, and cooling off on cruisers, I stayed warm and dry.

The sweater itself fits me perfectly (I bought a Medium: I am 5'10" and 190 lbs). The soft and cushy inside feels great against the skin. It gets even better after washing. I like it so well that I now own two. The first one has held up well to everyday use, after nearly a year of heavy daily use. There has been minimal pulling, and I have no concerns wearing this to a restaurant or theatre. For sedentary life in a cool environment, this is fantastic. We keep our house at 62 degrees, so the Guide Sweater is my constant companion indoors. But the Guide Sweater is also great under a shell for everyday hiking, dog walks and non-strenuous activity. It has a broad temperature range, and the zip neck allows you to vent enough to be useful for some cooling, and of course the fabric itself blocks no wind, so if you are moving fast you will get convection cooling. But this is really a warm, warm sweater! In fact, it is really too warm for active pursuits in cool weather, but a great layering piece in the very cold.

Highly, highly recommended. Feels great, looks good, lasts, works better than almost any other sweater you'll find.

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.