This is one versatile jacket. It is fairly warm when wearing short sleeves with temps in the 40s. Using a long-sleeve base layer is warm enough when the temps are around 30F, multiple layers or a fleece if temps are lower. I stayed warm with two layers and temps in the teens and winds at 40+. This jacket will hold back some light percip but don't push it. The fleece lining is comfortable but clings when taking it off. Like other softshells, the fit is good and flexible but has that wetsuit feel. The collar can be flipped up to help keep wind off your neck but a hood would be nice.