XL and fits as expected -same as Columbia and other similar fleece 1/4 zips. Very soft. The pockets are great ... though I can't find 8 pockets. There is a left breast pocket that has a divider in it (wish it didn't so it would hold my iphone 7 plus- definitely does not fit). There are left and right zipper pockets low to put your hands in- each has a zipper inside it that leads to one single midline  pocket that communicates left and right. And one smaller zipper pocket on the right mid-seam by the hip- this one has the eye glasses shammy tethered in it (is a small pocket for glasses). So I can only find 5 distinct pockets. Overall, I like it. Is it overpriced at $75? Well, yes, it is , but it is a Scottevest product and you pay for the convenience and ingenuity of the product. I own several Scottevest products and have paid for all of them myself and have been happy with the products. Am now currently also  waiting on my new Scottevest jacket (though its my second choice as  many products they have on the website are very limited in what sizes are available).