At first I really liked the parka, but after wearing it I realized a few things. With the bottom draw cords tightened there were no up-drafts, but what did happen was the two-way zipper began to creep up once you were finally able to zip it. Also, I knew the outer shell was thin, but it had me apprehensive that if I caught the jacket on something it would tear easily. Also, don't let the picture of the black parka fool you, it is a completely black parka, not charcoal and black as the picture appears. All in all it is a good jacket, but ultimately I needed something I could depend on, and the zipper did not have me convinced.