My Guide jacket would be perfect if only the sleeves weren't so narrow. Kuiu didn't think that one through very well in my opinion. When do you wear the Guide as a mid-layer? Rarely... Thus why the athletic cut? May find a way to fit Teton shell jacket that I have into mix. Have options.
The thin cut arm come from the mountaineering world. Lots of Patagonia etc. jackets have arms cut like that.
I think it’s because softshells are not made to be the last in a series of layers as most believe. They are meant to be worn in more active situations that require weather protection. Lots of people try to use them in the wrong situation as outer layers over lots of insulation.
Definitely not meant to be worn as a mid layer.
