Is it enough for winter in Minnesota?I am considering wearing it for commuting. If not good enough, could you recommend other clothes?
284702
It's an awesome jacket. Minnesota gets pretty darn cold so you'd probably want a layer under the jacket. May be a fleece.
284703
Yes, it is. Very warm. My cousin wore a sweater inside. He lives on northeast China, very cold...
284704
It's probably perfect for commuting since it's very warm but not bulky like most Down coats. I wear it outdoors until its below zero then you need something warm underneath it.
45292
I bought the outfit for my husband for the 2013/2014 hunting season and I asked him if it was warm and he said no. However I thought I should mention he did say that it seems to work and do the job it promises to do. Hope this helps you.
14763
I only wear it when it's really cold, cause I'm the same way. It does seem "breathable" though. We had a really cold snowy winter last year and I wore it sleigh riding a few times, and I sweat even when it's freezing out. I really do like the coat a lot.
115482
The shirt runs what I consider slender. I am a medium and the medium fits me great but not a lot of "extra" room. However, the fabric is pliable - and cozy - so it may be worth it for you to try. Also, I wear mine as a base layer so prefer it to fit slim so no unnecessary bulk under sweaters or jackets.
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Hi. This jacket is very nice, I do recess duty at school in our cold Iowa winters, you do need a sweater however, it's really amazing as light as it is how warm it is. I only wish the hood had a snap or tie but I wear a beenie under the hood. Hope this helps, I am 5' about 147 lbs. I usually wear size 10-12 womens, I bought a medium, plenty of room for sweater, light hoodie underneath if need. Columbia runs small in some items, I buy if it specifies 10-12 in size. Hope this helps you!:) Colleen
45443
Medium fits me well and I am 5'9, 173. It is pretty true to size so large seems like it could be correct for you, unless you prefer a more snug fit. I am extremely happy with this jacket. I live in California but wore it for a ski trip to Colorado this past winter and it performed well.
77517
Pretty much so. I used it in in the high Sierra at above 11,000 ' this past spring and encountered a hard rain and wet snow. It did it's job well. It's also a very good windbreaker. At some point, all rain jackets lose some of their repellency. I've only had it about a year so i cannot tell how long it will work without leaking, but my expectation is that it'll work well for a few years yet.
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I use this jacket in anything from 20-60 temps. I just add more layers underneath as necessary. For very cold rides, I use a couple of extra layers around my core (a-shirt, then a t-shirt) with a long-sleeve base layer and a long-sleeve fleece. The trick is to do the layering in a way that doesn't add too much bulk - especially in the arms. Otherwise, you'd need to buy a size up and then it'd be too flappy when you're using it in 60 weather. If money were no object, I'd buy a specialty jacket for really cold weather, but I can make this one work pretty well as long as I'm riding hard enough to generate some warmth. I wear a size medium in most of my shirts (5'8" 140lbs) and I'm happy that I bought a size small in this jacket. Fits close with just enough room for a thin fleece layer underneath. It's probably not 100% windproof (and definitely not waterproof) but it makes a good outer layer and cuts most of the wind.
649723
Not a problem. It works great in all weather. I live in Northern MN and it does get cold and it keeps working.
347689
I am 6'2 and weigh 258 pounds and I have the XXL and it fits me perfectly, but I also wanted a little bit bigger one so that I have the room in the jacket and bibs for extra clothes underneath them. I wear a pair of long Johns then my jeans over top of them then I put on my Frabill snow bibs on when I get to the lake. I also wear a T-shirt long Johns then a long sleeve shirt then I put on my Frabill Snow coat on when I get to the lake and I NEVER have any problems being cold. I used my Frabill Ice Suit in Colorado this year in -24 weather while ice fishing and never once got cold.
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its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for how you want to wear the top, you can actually push it right off your head if you wanted. its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for... » Read More its 1 layer fairly thick polyester fleece yet on the very front were your mouth, going down your chin and neck its laminate mesh that I would think would be pretty water resistant. I'm in MA and I've warm this while shoveling and snow blowing also and it does get about as wet as any fleece would yet I've never gotten wet through it even after an hour outside and when I do ride in the cold with it I but the arms of my glasses over it rather then going inside over my ears and that helps keep it snug. I like the idea of eh way the top is kinda adjustable as you can get more of a custom fit for how you want to wear the top, you can actually push it right off your head if you wanted. « Show Less
268692
It's great just get one size bigger than you normally would and you'll have enough room for 2 thinner or 1 thick layer underneath. Its very lightweight. I'm not sure about how warm it is in extreme cold though because I just bought it.
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Hi there, you are almost the same size/weight of me, I bought an XL, it is only a little bit loose (mentioning that I only wear one T-shirt underneath as I live in an area with very hot weather) so with that being said, if you live in a cold place and planning to wear more than just one t-shirt underneath this jacket, then the XL is the right choice for you I think.
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i think it should be just right, better to go one size higher, it a solid and heavy jacketthats good for riding
815888
Not to heavy. Warm enough to wear in 40 degree weather, but not in snow. Not as heavy as a "snow coat". Packs well for trips.
20290
I find it as warm as a medium fill down parka, but not quite as warm as a really high fill sub arctic rated down parka. It serves me well pn MOST winter days, all but the most frigid (below zero )
1231316
It should be good for Chicago weather. It was just a little to warm for me personally, but then, I'm in Florida. It's a good looking comforter.