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.
94991
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
94992
Yes! I live in Minnesota and I wore this this winter with brutal -20 degree temps. Its amazingly light and warm!!
94993
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?
94994
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!
263543
I snow ski in my Jena Jacket and it's great for just throwing on in the Winter to run out. With lightweight down you are warm when it's really cold but not too warm when it's not freezing cold. Hope this helps. I own 2 of these jackets, 1 bright yellow and 1 in bright green ... love both of them.
222485
THis is VERY lightweight. Perfect for me for summer, but now that's it's fall up here in northern Ontario, I am getting ready to switch to a winter one.
1269693
Yes! This is the warmest coat I've ever owned too, highly recommended if you live in a cold climate.
1063512
This vest is good for mild weather only, I wear this with a T-shirt or shirt. Bought this for the ample pockets and it's light weight not for the warmth which it does not provide. Temperature range for me would be 60's and up, hope this helps.
1557237
Yes, it looks nice but the comforter is really thin. Not good for winter if you want to stay warm.
851536
This is a great coat, especially for when it's raining or snowing. It's easy to take off and put on. The only recommendation that I would make is when it freezing out side but dry use a sweater type that covers more and is warmer. But all in all this a great coat.
2020380
I have mine outside in the elements and it survived our Michigan winter with 50mph wind gusts and -20 temps. It will probably get me thru one more season. If you want a cover that lasts many seasons you will pay three times or more than what this cover costs.
277934
No to be quite honest, I want to try and wear it during the winter time but it just doesn't give you the warmth of a sweater. Quite wind resistant though would recommend for climate for 50 degrees and up but anything below and it'll have you shivering.
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No. It is a thin polyester (I think) vest. No warmth at all for winter. More of a summer fall thing. I got it just for the reflective properties.
1875430
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!
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
405595
The jacket is pretty thin so it doesn't provide very much additional warmth. It is water tight and pretty wind resistant so it does cut down a bit on wind chill, but the jacket is no substitute for layering or a heavier coat if you plan on using it in cold temperatures.
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.
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I have not had a problem with this cover. I live in Columbus ,OH. We have 5.5 " of snow on it right now . Wind chill factor is 7*,so I haven't been out much.
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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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hello chris I have two of these and I would not think they would be for any kind of cold weather they are very light weight and I was a little disappointed with them once I got them they put me more in the mind of a kids sleeping bag.