LOVE THIS JACKET. I've been on the hunt for a reasonably priced jacket ever since I saw the kickstarter for North Aware's "Inspector Gadget" jacket. I loved the concept of their jacket, but was not about to pay $$$$$ for it.
Know that it takes about 5 minutes for it to puff up once out of the package. I was slightly disappointed when I first opened it and saw how flat it was only to forget it had been vacuumed sealed and it made of down...D'oh.
FEATURES:
While this jacket has only 3 pockets, they are generously sized (2 inseam zippered/fleece lined pockets on the outside for hands, one interior pocket with a snap that is DEEP).
Soft elastic interior sleeve cuffs. Nice touch and keeps there from being a draft between your gloves and arm.
The double zipper feature is something this jacket has ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ , though I'm not sure when I'll use it. I've never been one of those people to put on a jacket and walk around without it zippered or buttoned all the way up. (Why wear the jacket? Do you love drafts? So many questions.)
The "fur" hood is detachable--note not the fur itself, the entire hood. The "fur" is soft and not itchy. The hood is deeeeeep. I love that feature as I have far too often had hoods that only cover the top half of my head. With this hood you can feel like you are wolf in a cave peeking out at the world.
Texture is smooth and a beautiful stone grey. Will work over virtually any color pants.
SIZING:
I'm 5'6", currently 159 lbs evenly distributed. I'm a 38D, 30" ish in the waist and 42" hips. I first got the Large (12-14), and it just felt baggy around my torso. I thought why not try the Medium for shiggles---it fit waaay better. I look like I have a waist with the Medium (10-12), it's more form fitting without being snug, sleeve length is perfect, and I can lift my arms without severe restriction of material tightening across my back. I tried it on wearing a light sweater over a tank top over pixie pants and riding boots (normal work outfit for me). Fit was nice in all areas (especially under arms--not tight) and left room for perhaps one more light layer or a heavy sweater as opposed to a light sweater. The jacket length hits me about mid thigh, which is what I wanted since I wanted my booty covered.
Wore it for a 20 minute test walk in Denver on an overcast day, about 45 degrees. Was plenty warm without overheating. Can't wait to try it out on a truly cold day!
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