Does everything a heavy winter jacket should do, and it's actually lightweight and compressible. For all of that, 5 stars. I ding'd a star because Columbia lies about it having an inner pocket. It does NOT have an inner security pocket. The Columbia website states that it does as well, but clearly Columbia never squared this with their off-shore manufacturing factory. That aspect was a big disappointment to me, but the jacket was perfect enough in all other ways to be a keeper nonetheless. Read more

I love this coat. The fit is perfect, it's lightweight yet warm in cold temperatures. Though thick and bulky looking, it does not feel that way when worn. Columbia makes great clothing and shoes. I am a big fan. Read more

Sorry to one of the reviewers. There is a secret pocket its on the left inside of the jacket behind the outside zipper. Read more