Is this as warm as a good down jacket?
20287
Not as warm but if you put on a sweater and undershirt it will keep you nicely. If you are outside alot in 20 degree weather you would need to put on an extra layer for sure. I bought a polar fleece hood that I wear with my coat and if I have that on I am just perfect with warmth. the hood is really just a wind, snow and rain blocker. My other down coat had a very warm hood and I did miss that warmth, but when I started wearing the fleece hood I know longer missed it and I could see more easily.
20288
I find it to be plenty warm enough on it's own for work days (in the car before it warms up, walking to and from the car, etc). For outdoor activities I like to layer with a sweatshirt, fleece or sweater for added warm. The slim profile of the jacket vs the huge puffy down made my decision for me. I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of warmth for the reduced bulk.
20289
I was very warm during 4 and 5 degrees temperatures in Paris. I think layers would be needed for freezing temperatures eg fleece coats sweaters etc.
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 )
148839
Yes, it is definitely warm. I have never had a problem. They do wear out after 9 mo to a year. They get kind of funky and my husband thinks they could be a fire hazard when old. I don't think so but replace to keep him happy. I swear by these to keep low stress w my feisty 3!
757654
neither it is light and airy. not heavy or weighed down. incredibly warm. Siberian Down insulates your body's heat. You feel the warmth almost immediately!
1231317
I'm not sure if I purchased medium warmth. Its pretty warm though, sometimes too warm. I don't know what Chicago winters are like but I live in NYC and so far its kept me very warm during the colder nights with a window open.
1269693
Yes! This is the warmest coat I've ever owned too, highly recommended if you live in a cold climate.
854640
Yes..it's more of a full cut jacket. Check out the review on outdoorgearlab.
880111
No. You would want to look for Heat Gear items (designed to keep you cool on the heat). This is a Cold Gear item (designed to keep you warm in the cold).
1561608
If a down comforter is too hot for you, but a basic comforter doesn't quite do it, this is the perfect choice. It keeps you warm without overheating.
1231320
I can't recall if the one I purchased was Medium Warmth. I believe it was, and it is very warm. I live in Denver, Colorado. It's not like the humid winter of Chicago, but it keeps me warm here.
1165211
Yeah, I think it would. With the inner lining it's quite warm. Make sure you dress in layers.
222483
It's hard to say if it will be too hot for you because I don't know what the ambient temperature you want it for. It definitely is lighter and cooler than my lightweight genuine down duvet.
76616
I'd say the coat is perfect for those temps. It will keep you warm without being too hot. I'd use a good, breathable under layer too.
1305446
Yes it is. I tend to sleep warm, but its not at all thin or of flimsy material
263542
I love this jacket in many ways, but it is not for really cold weather. If I wear a warm sweater underneath, I am fine until it gets really cold, but today I was out in 30-degree weather with just a light-weight long-sleeve tee underneath and I was cold.
888198
You would still need a jacket. If you sit close you will feel warmth, but not really a lot of heat.
854351
No, it's quite lightweight. I don't think you will find anything lighter. It could get a bit humid, but not anymore than other rain jackets.
1552595
TA, This coat is not quite as puffy as a typical down jacket, but it appears similar and it definitely has the thickness typical of a cold weather winter jacket. It is very flexible and comfortable to wear but it is not a spring / fall weight garment.