I originally received the prior year's model only to find a tear in one sleeve. Backcountry quickly replaced it, but it gave me a chance to compare the latest model to the prior one. Both are surprisingly warm given the thickness of the lining. The fleece on the older model was thicker and noticeably warmer, while the lining on the newer model is softer. The exterior on the new model, however, is superior in both its appearance and performance. All in all a very nice jacket for windy and even wet conditions. Might not be sufficient for long periods of time in temperatures under 20 F.