This Pamboes hoodie is like an Oodie, warmth-wise, but better because it’s not Sherpa and looks like a normal hoodie. With that said, drying time is about the same when washing (multiple days of line drying).
In strong winds it holds up ok, warmth-wise, given how thick it is, but given it’s still fleece, and thus breathable, it won’t block quite as much wind as a shell jacket, for instance.
While I like the very large kangaroo pocket, which can store a lot of stuff, the hand openings take a little time to become familiar, given they’re positioned on the sides of your torso, rather than where your hands naturally rest to enter kangaroo pockets on other hoodies. This has a benefit though, given you can put more of your arms in the warm fluffy fleece inside the pocket (which is the same long fleece as the rest of the hoodie), and the sleeves create something of an interference fit with the kangaroo pouch, meaning warmth doesn’t escape.
I am Autistic, and appreciate the fact that there are no irritating seams. As for tags, there are two: one small size tag on the collar, and care instructions on the bottom-left. I don’t notice either tag, but both could be easily cut off with scissors, if needed.
On first wash the black of the external material did run a little into the white fleece, despite adhering to washing instructions, but this may wash out in subsequent washes. Personally though, I’d appreciate colour-matched long fleece in future iterations, should it be possible.
Many hoodies claim many things, but this is the first I’ve purchased that lives up to its claims. My only curiosity now is how it stands up over time, but given review editing is possible, I will update this review after some significant long-term use and let you know.