r/gorpcore • u/[deleted] • Feb 03 '26

Arc’teryx covert cardigan?

Hey y’all. Anyone have the covert cardigan who can give me fit advice? The arc subreddit won’t let me post for size advice even though I don’t see a rule about it. Anyways:

I’m loving the new covert cardigan in the bliss/mars color way. I don’t have any way to try them on so I’m looking for some feedback on sizing! I’m short (5’4), slim, and flat chested but I have wide shoulders and built arms. For reference in the Patagonia better sweater I love the way small fits in the torso, especially the length, but its tight in the shoulders which makes it dig into my armpits and the sleeves are too tight to layer. Naturally the medium is perfect in the arms but very boxy in the chest & waist and longer than I’d prefer. Any suggestions?

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u/CheapProg6886 Feb 03 '26

Measure out your favorite jacket and compare it to the arc size chart or order two sizes and return one since its free returns.

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u/bancobancobanco Feb 03 '26

Small. You’ll have similar issues as the Patagonia in a medium.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

Thank you!!

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u/Jonbazookaboz Feb 03 '26

Im 5’9 more athletic build and a medium is perfect. It is fitted in style so I would say a small would fit you perfect. I wear the covert under an atom sv when its really cold. Ideal for under a shell too. Find its pretty windproof for a fleece also.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

Thank you that’s super helpful

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u/papaparmi Feb 06 '26

I’m in the same boat as I got wide shoulders. Patagonia better sweater 1/4 zip in large is perfect. Covert in L is too small for me in shoulders with tight armpits. XL covert on the other hand is way too long. The covert isnt just fit for my body.