Love this jacket- not bulky but very warm - Marmot Dropway Jackets - Women's

I love this jacket! I use it for skiing. The armpit zippers are great to give some ventilation while still keeping the wind and wet out. The mesh inside pocket is big and I stuff water bottles, and extra gloves or whatever else my kids may need in there. I am typically a size 10, and I am between size medium and large, so I got the large and I like the roominess. On colder days I wear a fleece vest underneath, but usually a base layer with this jacket is enough. Note: I usually ski in NC or WV where it is not very cold, usually in the 30's or 40's. in colder climates more layers may be needed. It is true that it zips up high, to the nose, but i like this to protect my face while going downhill. I didn't think I would like that the hood doesn't zip off, but I found out I would never take it off anyway. I like using hood when it is snowing or raining and can easily flip it down if I don't need it. I haven't tested it with a helmet; not sure if it would fit over a helmet but I think it would.