I have worn this jacket daily for the last month for active as well as casual wear, and I am very pleased with it. I have skied in weather from +5 F to +40 F and was comfortable (with the right layering) through it all. POSITIVES: insulation (toasty and cuts the wind - zippers well-baffled), sheds water and snow well, waist drawcord, NO VELCRO(r) (I find VELCRO(r) to be a lint and fuzz catcher), large pockets, and the appearance. NEGATIVES: sleeves (too long), cuffs are a bit loose (especially given the extra long sleeves), the waist drawcord hangs down ready to get caught on something. Compare it with the Arc'teryx Easyrider jacket.