Verja Lightweight Technical Hoody

Great top, light breathable with good protection from the sun. The fit is loose enough not to cling to you but still gives some space to move. Perfect for a run, on the hill or on the range!

Feels great on its own with nothing else underneath. Well made good fit. Im 6ft 80 kg and got a size large. Very happy.

My son is thrilled with his gift - says he mightt even be running faster wearing this 🤪

I use this most days for my cycling commute in winter in the UK (16km). Paired with a shell it makes for a very comfortable temp.

Took it skiing in the Alps, ended up wearing this over my thermals under a shell, and was very comfortable.

Very light weight. Very comfortable, looks nice.

I'm 172cm with a 42" chest and it fit like a regular cut.

Great fit , perfect for multiple use, go to base layer for outdoor activities

Great top, bought 5 months ago, really thin base layer which feels really lightweight but robust.
Washes really well, and holds it shape despite its lightweight material. Drys really quick. Hood is great size and does not flap about when down.
I wear top next to skin as first layer and it’s not itchy.
I would definitely recommend going a size up if you don’t want the top skin tight. Logo is not over the top but visible.
I highly recommend this top.

Well made and fit is as size chart. Quality feel to material, lightweight and comfortable. Would give 5 stars if it had thumb loops.

As ever with Jottnar - a quality layer - great by itself (whilst on the move) or as a comfortable under layer.
Great fit !

Great top. The design and material are top drawer. Great fit and really comfortable.

I was looking forward to finding out how well this top would perform on a two day trek across the hills and mountains of mid Wales. I wasn’t disappointed.

Whilst not as soft as I had expected, the Verja remained comfortably, sweet drying quickly and without leaving the toxic smell I’ve experienced with other so called wicking tops. The Verja also kept off the worse of the wind, and with the hood up, protected all but the front of my head from sunburn.

Only gripe is that the fabric has become visibly marked in the area caught between trouser buckle and the buckle of my backpack. My Verja no longer looks as stylish as when new. Hence the four star rating.

Very impressed with the Verja so far, great cut and very lightweight with a high wicking material, it works great as a base layer or equally on its own, looking forward to trying it on winter climbs.

A very nice piece of kit, great at lower altitudes, great protection from strong sun rays, the hood is a nice touch when wearing a baseball cap. Always in the equipment list

Absolutely loving my Verja top, super lightweight for summer hiking and camping. Feels very comfortable next to my skin, excellent quality and the fit is as described. I went for the size above my normal and it is awesome. It packs down nicely, it is low weight and priced competitively. Highly recommended

Like other Jottnar products, the quality is just superb - you can tell this is designed by people who know exactly what's needed in the hills and mountains.

Unfortunately, and this is of course very subjective, since 2024 the sizing for the tops (Svend, Verja) just feels off, while my 2023 products (Floyen, Magni, Asger) fit like a glove. Since then the L sizing has become too snug around the shoulders and over the elbows while the XL is too baggy for the rest of the body. It's hard to criticise such a refined product for something very subjective (I'm personally just a little sad about it since I absolutely love the kit and wish it would work better for me), so I'd just recommend people with more athletic builds to size up for a more relaxed fit.

As mentioned by others, thumb loops would be a great addition but you can tell this has been trimmed for lightness.

Super lightweight but great fit and great summer layer. Brilliant travel companion.

I really liked the original Summer 24 version Verja, but it did have a major flaw (I expect Jottnar items to be perfect, they usually are, and they are not cheap), the arm articulation was off and the whole shirt lifted ungainly when you raised your arms (this turned out to be much less of an issue in practical use than I thought it would). Going up a size helped a little, but was not a great solution. This new version is a big improvement, it doesn't solve the articulation completely (it's 90% of the way there), but it's enough to relegate it to a complete non-issue in practice for hiking. It is even more comfortable and better looking that the previous version. It has slightly thicker feeling fabric than some alternatives, but it does a great job of keeping you cool (note the 'active cooling' claim has been removed for the updated version - not sure if a feature has been actively removed, or if simply because it is a difficult thing to measure?). Really like the new 'Legion' colour. Worth the money, but there are still a few criticisms. Thumb loops have been removed - why? It's not the lightest, but if it is going to be primarily a 'worn weight' item that's a non issue for the performance on offer. Sizing has changed again (I'm between a L and XL in this - Sun hoodies work best for me slightly baggy in hot weather). L is about the same as before, but the XL comes up smaller (the difference between the two is less than the previous version). Almost perfect but have to knock a star off due to the high price, lack of thumb loops, and not 100% dialing in the arm articulation. Would I buy another? Yes.

The comfort of this product is five star,the material is perfect for my jottnar goosedown jacket and its colour is just as I imagined.Another dependable well made product that leads the classes once more.Thank you Jottnar.

Excellent Jottnar quality I’ve come to expect but I would say the sizing seems significantly smaller than my other Jottnar garments which are mostly shells and down jackets. I would recommend going a size up!

Ordered in the sale, based on the spec of active cooling. I am known to generate a lot of heat and moisture when I am active, I am yet to find a layer that really cools/wicks. I was hoping for a miracle (maybe). Ordered a small and a medium based on the sizing charts my dimensions sit on the cusp of these sizes, turns out the medium feels snug and after a run, is difficult to get out of. The forearms also felt a little tight (but I am also a climber so hmm).

Ran with it "exposed" and under a light weight waterproof running jacket.

Did I feel the active cooling, hmm, maybe, felt "cooler" than my basic mesh fabric (technical fabric) tops from other companies, with cool areas on the chest and arms from the breeze, when worn as the only layer. Under a "breathable" waterproof, less so (but expected as the waterproof shell would prevent/reduce air flow).

The inside of the fabric seems to have horizontal striped weave of different thicknesses, which I assume is what is supposed to allow/promote cooling and is very thin (see through when held to the light), which so far has proved to be robust, but have noticed stitching stress noises when trying to remove from a sweaty torso!

Love the colour and matches nicely with my other Jottner garments. Love the hood nice under a helmet and to take the "chill" of my ears when running :)

Great base layer, good fit and good temperature control with this hoody.

Very light weight, well made top. Had to return first order due to size being “ athletic” to say the least! spring or summer wear only for me as it is light. If ordering I would order one size up

The Verja has been a great addition to my kit. I tested it on a 3482m peak with changing temperatures at different altitudes and throughout It regulated my body temperature really well.

Superb Hoodie , great material , great cut , fits beautifully .

Got this as a low profile beanie for wearing under the helmet in Norway later this year. First impressions are excellent - great quality (as always) and seems to be just what I'm looking for.

Perfect top for warmer weather activities. Love the fit of the neck/hood especially.

Watch out for the sizing though. I had to go up one size vs. My usual Jottnar sizing.

I usually fit L in Jottnar and needed to go up to XL in the Verja. The exchange was handled very speedily. I have since worn the Verja for trail running and cycling. The fabric dries very rapidly (sweat/rain) and is comfy on skin. The hood is a great feature, particularly for those who live in Scotland! The neat profile of the hood and the normal size (i.e. not even slightly widened) crew neck opening mean there is no annoying excess hood fabric to flap all over the place when the hood is down - a flapping hood while running is a pain. Serious design thought has clearly gone into this hood. The sleeves are just long enough with thumbs in the thumb loops to ride a bike without pulling the sleeves forward. I look forward to seeing how this great item performs in all conditions particularly in winter/mountains/winter mountains.