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.
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.
263547
I find this jacket is best when it is 25-40 degrees out. It blocks the wind nicely and if you pair it with a warm scarf/hat/gloves, you could probably get away with wearing it when it's under 20 degrees.
1231319
It's fine for the Pacific Northwest, in fact too warm during the early fall, but perfect during winter. Good luck with your decision!
1024777
My husband wears it for riding a scooter in cold temperatures and the scooter makes for a windy ride. I think you'd be in good shape.
15410
This is a good warm weather jacket for biking or hiking. In cold New Orleans weather it is a good wind breaker. Its main function for us is as a raincoat. It is a good raincoat or a good second layer for bikiing when the temp is in the 50s. It does not provide any real winter warmth. I have lived in Maine. This would be a summer coat.
759115
I'm interested in size info too... I'm looking to wear it over my motorcycle riding jacket. Sounds like I should buy a size up.
168204
I have two of these jackets, love them, but I am 5' 10", about 185 and wear an xl, they are not super tight, plenty of room for a sweatshirt, so I'm guessing you could wear a medium unless your planning on wearing multiple layers underneath.
1815465
I think it would be a good running jacket but it wont breathe so you might get hot. Its a windbreaker. I love mine for walking the dogs or cycling. Great jacket but next time i would order one size larger as they do fit tight but you want that for cycling.
83094
I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without... » Read More I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. « Show Less
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"Warm enough" depends on the person. That said, I wear mine from +15F to +50F and I am perfectly warm. Below freezing they keep me warm only if I am actively cycling. If I stopped for more than a quick snack (15 minutes) I would be a bit cold.
617424
Eh... It depends. It would be great for hiking or being on foot in cold, windy weather. This question came at a good time. I just now walked through the door from a motorcycle ride. It's 12 degrees (F) here today. Around town, the product does very well. It's comfortable an my face stays warm. Above 40mph, the wind overcomes it and my face gets cold. I really love this thing, but if you're looking at sustained high/freezing winds, you may want something a bit more substantial.
1435621
When I wear it for an extended period of time in the house I tend to feel overly warm. It's a lot of fabric. I would compare it to wearing a light sweater. I'm in the Midwest and haven't had the opportunity to use it outside yet.
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.
83093
I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems.
279518
It's warm but not the warmest. The warmness comes from the thickness and definitely not from the material. I wouldn't use it as extensive warmth in the Canadian winter by itself! Lol
40667
I live in Northern Michigan. I will wear a fleece or sweatshirt under the coat. The coat is lightweight and not bulky. Perfect for errands, snow shoveling, walking the dog. Have worn it on very windy days at soccer tournaments at 40 degrees and it was very toasty. Not for standing out on a frozen lake for ice fishing. Wearing it to sit in a very cold ice arena today. The perfect coat for me, but we are all different. I do not like bulky coats that feel like I am wearing a marshmallow.