Simply the perfect soft shell jacket for me.
590675
I am about as picky as they come when it comes to clothes. I often spend way too much money to find something that fits just the way I need it to and looks good. I hate unnecessary logos and designs. This jacket is perfect. The large fits as it should. It looks good. This jacket can be used at work or any outdoor activities without looking out of place. I took a chance on this brand and price range (less than I normally spend). I am so glad I did. I just ordered a smaller one for my son after he approved mine.
1861061
I seldom write reviews but when I am motivated by the quality of something, I feel compeled to pass that information on.
I have bought many outdoor jackets/coats in my day. I am currently an Artist/Photographer of the beautiful mountain scenery of Colorado, and one never knows exactly what kind of weather to anticipate on an hourly basis. Beautiful one minute and rain or sleet turning to heavier snow the next.
It has always been a rule of thumb to dress in layers to be prepared for what ever old Mom Nature throws your way.
This coat/jacket/shell is the perfect outter wear for that purpose. It is light weight yet wind and water proof as well as being warm enough on its own. Yet wonderfully breathable fabric keeping it from turning into a sweat box.
It provides great protection from the elements, and one may layer up underneath to provide for whatever degree of warmth required.
I have found it extremely waterproof, keeping me dry in a torid downpour. I especially like the neoprene cuff system, as well as the stand up collar that serves as more warm protection behind my neck when I have to have the hood up.
I have been able to stuff it in its very compact stuff sack and store it in a very small top pocket of my day pack.
I only wish I could have discovered Frogg Toggs many years ago when I toured and hiked the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It sure would have been better than those heavier garments we wore back in '73.
I am so happy with this article of outdoor clothing, I bought one for my son as well. He is an avid fisherman and has said it's the best all around jacket he has ever owned.
I also found the sizing to be spot on.
2585976
I LOVE this jacket.

It has everything I want: form, fit, storm cuffs and thumb holes, pockets. It is fitted for me at a medium. Close-fitting.

The only missing thing is a hood! I adore this jacket. Adore!
3378963
The perfect jacket!  It is light-weight but keeps me warm.
4336603
The jacket is a little longer (mid thigh) than I expected but not a problem.  The jacket is exactly what I wanted and the price is certainly good.  I normally wear a 1X and ordered a 2XL and the fit is just right.  The quality of the jacket seems very good and it has a great hood.  And I love the buttercup yellow.
4158643
Great Softshell jacket. I used it in conjunction with a waterproof Outdoor Research Jacket and had the most versatile combo ever.
3780873
This is the softest, most comfortable jacket I've ever owned. It is my go-to when it's chilly outside. The quality is equal to that fo Patagonia or the rest for a fraction of the price, and I like the ability to zip closed the pockets. Unfortunately, the stitching in my right cuff is coming undone after 5 months, but this isn't really a problem/noticeable.
4786570
This jacket lives up to the Bench name - it's super soft and has fleece lining to the inside of the neck and hood. The hood unzips to a nice size - I can wear my hair in a pony tail and still not get my nose wet when it's raining :)
The sleeves are super long, although the torso is on the shorter side.
If I have one complaint it's that the right hand pocket has a little mesh thing designed to hold your cell phone in place, and it's far too small for today's phones. Instead it just makes it kind of tricky to get my phone into the pocket because the mesh gets in the way.
3293112
The jacket is just perfect. It's the perfect fit for me and the material is really good as well. It doesn't feel like it's cheap material or anything at all. The material is also very warm which is perfect for spring weather right now. If it's a little chilly out you can wear this and you'll be fine. It's also very stylish. Reminds me a little bit of a bomber jackets which is nice. Even the pattern inside is really nice in my opinion. I have no complaints at all and I love this jacket.
4750675
Love this jacket and so does my son. It is incredibly soft and easy to zip. Now if only they made this in my size...love it!
4193315
I bought this jacket because I needed a plain, non-obstructive, warm garment, and it fills all those needs. It is form fitting without feeling tight, and I don't feel like there is any bulk getting in the way. The material is a warm and soft, but I haven't had any issues with it "catching" on snags either. I wear this regularly at work as a Paramedic, because in the fall and early winter, our issued coats are too heavy. Being plain (for the purposes of uniform compliance) and just the right weight, it's perfect.
295815
Let's face it, folks.  When you pay more for the same fleece you're paying for that label on your chest.  This fleece fits perfectly and is soft and very thick.  Last weekend I was out camping and it was in the lower 30s in the evening and the only thing I was wearing on my torso was a long sleeve shirt and this fleece and I was comfortable all night long.  It was just slightly windy so I'm sure that helped.  In the morning it was 21F but I felt fairly comfy even with the morning chills and this fleece and a Marmot soft shell over it.  I don't need another one but I'm sadly tempted to just buy another in a different color.

Update - Jan 15, 2017:  Since my first fleece in March 2014 I bought another in Nov 2014 then another in Oct 2016.  All three fit and feel exactly the same.  Yes, all three zippers will go crazy on you if you're too careless with it but it has only happened maybe 5 times on me in almost three years now and I wear them quite frequently.  Even now in the 20s it's my sole jacket when I drive to work since it's just a short walk from the parking lot and such.  When I walk a mile to my train station I'll still wear this and my soft shell over it down to the 20s and I'm still quite comfortable, if not too warm.  Oddly the description now says 13.8 oz but that must be for the tiniest size.  A medium weighs 17.4 oz.  I'm planning on thru hiking the PCT in 2018 so every fraction of an ounce counts but I've been considering taking this over my 10 oz down jacket for the wetter sections since it works so effectively against moisture.  I've gone on cold day hikes with this and a soft shell and I would feel comfortable but when I take my soft shell off I could feel the moisture on the outside of the fleece but absolutely nothing on the inside.  Take it off, and shake it a few times and it's good to go.  Fleece just doesn't pack small at all though.
1760791
I wear this jacket nearly every day. I took the hood off right away. It rolls up and stows in the collar, which is nice if you want to look like you have a built in life preserver, but no, I unzipped it and shoved it in the closet somewhere. Other than having no hip pockets, I like the placement of the others. They are perfect for where I want to put my phone. It's a fairly light jacket, which is why it's called a shell. It's not going to be the warmest thing in the world when it's cold out, which is why you should remember its purpose and use layers accordingly. It was actually pretty water resistant up until I washed it a time or two. I could probably spray it with waterproofer again, but I haven't got around to it. The velcro around the wrist cuffs isn't the greatest, it doesn't stick to itself very well. It's holding just fine, but probably wouldn't be if I adjusted them very much. In any case, this might be my favorite jacket.
1640691
I love this jacket!  The fit is perfect for me as I can wear it comfortably with either just a T-shirt on under or a fleece and vest as temps cool.  The only thing I wish it had was an internal gauntlet on the wrist.  Other than that this jacket is perfect!
1532663
As other reviews noted, the jacket might seem to run a little big.  But, I didn't really want a fitted jacket - I wanted something I could wear clothes under comfortably. So, for me, this fits great.  I'm 5'3" and around 112 lbs and got the Small.  The jacket is soft, comfy and warm.  The teal color is beautiful and a little brighter than it appears online.  I've received several compliments on it.  I would consider buying another if there was an additional color I wanted (white or purple, please!).  I haven't had it long, so I can't speak of how it washes/dries or how it will hold up in the long run.
1100867
This jacket is my all-time favorite piece of outdoor clothing. I was skeptical when I first saw it, because it looks rather inconsequential (I tend to get cold easily), and the cut looks weird and unflattering when seen on a clothes hanger (the sleeves seem to slope in a weird way).  Thankfully, I ordered the jacket anyway.  Turns out it fits like a glove - smooth & soft, no rubbing seams anywhere, moves with my body motion so effortlessly that I never feel it pulling or stretching.  Also, it's the best temperature regulating item I've ever owned.  It's warm enough to keep me comfortable outside when stationary on chilly days with only a t-shirt or light base-layer underneath.  Yet it breathes so well that I can also use it for high intensity activities without overheating.  I biked to work in it throughout this past winter in Germany (temps around freezing), and the combination of front/back wind resistance and side panel venting was perfect.  I also hiked Kilimanjaro in this jacket last year and couldn't have been happier with its performance.  The jacket weighs next to nothing and takes up very little pack space.  In combo with either a mid-weight or heavy-weight baselayer and a shell (when raining or windy), this jacket kept me comfortable but not over-warm all the way up to base camp (16,000 feet).  With the exception of  two very cold nights in camp and the final summit day climb up to 19,340 feet in the pre-dawn hours (when I switched to a down jacket), this little beauty was all I needed for the 6-day trek.  Plus, it doubled as a very comfortable pillow at night.  In short, I'm in love with this jacket and hope Arcteryx never does away with it.

A note on fit:  the jacket is definitely on the slender side.  The chest, shoulders, and especially sleeves are quite narrow - probably b/c this was designed as a climbing jacket.  For me (5'10" (178cm) and 130lbs (59kg)), the medium (US size 8/10) is perfect, even though I usually wear US size 4/6 clothing.  With the medium I have enough room for a heavyweight base layer underneath, but the jacket still fits snugly with just a thin t-shirt - no extra width for the wind to whip through; no unnecessary under-arm sleeve bulk hanging down.  The narrow cut also means the jacket layers very smoothly under a streamlined shell.  I imagine people with more muscular shoulders/arms might find that they need to size up.
486672
It is a little snug, I typically am a Medium, but it's a true motorcycle fit, So i ordered a Large. I could wear a t-shirt comfortably underneath, the material is super soft, and the removable hood is too. I like the quality of the jacket, seems to be well made. The bust is a bit small, so if you are larger than a C cup, you may want to put that into consideration. I am 5'8 and the length is good, hits right above hips.