Good jacket... we'll see if it is great... - Arc'teryx Kappa Hoody - Men's

I own a lot of Arc'teryx products an generally, I am a fan. I needed a new winter coat to replace my Mammut jacket which finally failed after 5+ years of use. The Kappa Hoody is not a technical jacket and lacks pit zips, snow skirt , etc., but I was looking for a winter coat for just daily wear. The jacket is very light, and it didn't seem like there was very much insulation. But, I kept the jacket based on reviews that said it was "toasty." Turns out, they were right. It's plenty warm without layering up until you get below 20 degrees. Even then, its fine unless you are going to be standing around outside for an extended period of time. I bought a Large because I find that most Arc'teryx jackets are cut for a more trim fit. I'm 5' 10", 180 with an athletic build, and the large fits me perfectly and leaves some room for layering. The Gore-Tex Infinium shell is light-weight; so, I will have to wait and see about long-term wear. It's a little pricey, but if it holds up like my other items from Arc'teryx, then it will worth the price.