I bought my Elixir jacket last year, initially to use as a mid-layer jacket for the winter. It’s a fairly close fit, and quite short at the front, but the back is scooped to keep your rear end warm with a drawcord to cinch it in. The pockets are set quite high so are good for use with a rucksack, and are big enough to take a map. There is also a useful inner mesh pocket. It has a thin brushed fleece inner, but its not the warmest jacket, it keeps the wind out well, but in cold weather really needs two thinner layers underneath it to stay warm. The collar has no cinch cord to stop the draught getting in either. The cuffs and zip pulls are well designed and work well with gloves. It’s a great jacket in light showers, beading water for a long time, so you don’t need to put your hard shell on showery days. It also breathes well, and the mesh lined pockets can be opened for even better venting.
Overall, it’s a great jacket for Spring/Summer use, but not really the best for cold weather with its lack of inner warmth. The close fit means you will probably need to go a size up to get more than one layer underneath it.
(Written by: PWSY16)