This jacket is exactly what I needed for our unseasonably warm winter this year.  I live in the desert southwest. I needed a jacket that would be warm enough for our cold mornings, light enough for our warm afternoons, and a windbreaker for, well, our notorious windy days.  This jacket delivers. It's greatest feature is it's wind resistance.  The only improvement I'd suggest is a drawstring around the waist, as it is pretty boxy as it is, and not too flattering.