Extremely warm jacket with enough style to be a very versatile winter jacket. It is not quite light or slim enough to be a reliable midlayer under a shell for active pursuits in extreme weather, but is slim enough that it can fit under a shell in very adverse weather for non-active pursuits. The jacket is reasonably water repellent and the hood is extremely warm (also detachable, which could help for layering). At the end of the day, this is a great outer layer for dryer cold climates.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.