Calvin from United States, IL Public Profile

As a new owner of this jacket, I'm finding it to be fairly warm for some of the colder Chicago, Illinois winters. The pockets are warm and the jacket is true to size. I'm thankful I spent a little extra on the hood, since that really helps retain the warmth (in comparison to wearing a hat, which wouldn't wrap around my neck like this jacket). I had to learn, however, that to put the hood on/off, I have to unzip the jacket a few inches below my neck to give it enough slack. The zipper can have a tendency to snag at the neck when you have the hood up, so you need to make sure you hold the collar up straight when zipping/unzipping (likely exacerbated by wearing a scarf which puts outward stress on the jacket's neck). Overall, I'm happy with the jacket, especially at the (sale) price I got it. I look forward to wearing it more during these winter months, and for light camping / backpacking trips.