I live in West Michigan and the winter is very brutal. Will this coat be warm enough despite how thin and light weight it is?
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I'm a transplant to WI and we had (I'm told) a particularly brutal winter this year. This was my go-to coat almost every day, and it was great. The thumb holes were fabulous for keeping the cuffs tucked inside my gloves and the zippered pockets were much appreciated for keeping my phone safe. Note that I did not engage in outdoor activities (e.g. sledding, snowshoeing); the coat would be too long and unwieldy for those, and the material is def thin enough that it might tear. Plan to get a size large enough to layer sweaters underneath.
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Hi I wore it all winter in Wisconsin, but needed to have layers. My son plays hockey and it worked well for that but if I was going to be outside for a bit I needed something a bit heavier. I love the jacket, but wish the hood wasn't so flaky (it never stayed up). It does run small-I needed to order a size bigger than what I did.
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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
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Yes! I live in Minnesota and I wore this this winter with brutal -20 degree temps. Its amazingly light and warm!!
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Color questions. How light is the grey and is Abyss a dark navy or black? I'm a 12/14 should i order a Large or XL?
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Mine kept me nice and warm during Michigan's harsh winter. I LOVE how lightweight yet warm it is! I was able to enjoy the parks all winter long without feeling bulky! It's a bit narrow through the hips so keep that in mind when ordering. Enjoy!
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I wouldn't want to count on it. The roof fabric is quite thin but it served us well during a recent church event.We live in coastal South Carolina so snow has not been an issue.Good luck!WBG
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Yes! This is the warmest coat I've ever owned too, highly recommended if you live in a cold climate.
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I would say it's light weight, but still warm. It hasn't been above 30 degrees for a while, teens at night and I'm warm
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I live in the Pacific Northwest... not too cold, but LOTS of rain. It is made out of water repellent canvas (not rubber)and quilted material underneath, so unlike the former respondent... I'd say, "Yes, it IS breathable", or it'd be WAY to warm to wear in our mild winters. I like this coat, and bought a second one so the first one can dry out on rainy days.
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I live in Buffalo, NY and I fully intend to.. Plenty of warm. It is LIGHT, not thin. Light does not mean it will not keep you warm!
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dont know because i havent had it thru winter. even though it should be minimal
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It is very warm so if you are at an indoor meet it just might be too warm. I use it to wear to and from swim practice early morning and late evening swims. Hope that helps. It is a great coat!
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So far the coldest it has gotten where I live is low 50's and has stuck with no problems. I don't know about the winter yet, but don't foresee an issue.
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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.
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'M' I think, but the jacket is a little light and thin need a mid layer for warmer.
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It's not heavy at all. Should be fine for Southern California. I live in Austin, Texas and our winters are pretty mild (except for this year). This year I've actually wanted it to be a little heavier.
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I just used it (first day of summer) and felt it was perfect, but I get cold easily... Hope that helps.
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Mine doesn't feel real warm, but it never froze all last winter and I live in Iowa where it can get quite cold.
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I am sure you will have other layers. It does keep some of the cold out. Dry for sure. The kids were with it the whole day in snow. They were very comfortable.
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Currently I have my winter coat from Woolrich. Fairly heavy but it's a short coat. I have several other light jackets on it as well. So far it is working out. It's base appears to be heavy enough to hold several coats.
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I have not had it in winter,but although light in weight it is going to be warm with a light blanket under it.