Fit for TNF Blue Ridge PacLite Jacket?

[JonMW]

Could I get some advice about the fit for this jacket? The sizing chart says the chest for a small is 38" which seems like it runs a bit big for a small. But the description says "performance fit" which is supposedly a tight fit.

 

I've got a TNF Mtn Light medium and it is plenty roomy. Wondering if I could get away with the Blue Ridge in a small (good deal online but only small available) and still be able to wear mid and heavy weight poly pro layers underneath.

 

Thanks.

[smithxrandy]

My impression of TNF is that they aim their shells toward sasquatch. Or they are just after a casual fit. Opposed to dead bird, which fits a normal fit person.

I generally take a Large in most jackets, but have lots of room in the chest of both of my TNF shells.

[JonMW]

Thanks. I tried on a TNF Blue Ridge. Horrible action on the waterproof zippers. No pit zips and the core vents were just a mesh lining in the back of the chest pockets which looked like it could easily rip. But the small was indeed plenty big.

 

Ended up getting a 2011 Marmot Minimalist, also a size small that ran huge, accommodated 3 layer of poly pro, and might fit one more. Pit zips + a regular zipper with a storm flap. Much better than the BLue Ridge IMO.