I love this coat -- I wear it with just a lightweight shirt and mid-weight fleece underneath it when temperatures are in the teens -- I stay warm and toasty! Unfortunately, I can't speak to the coat's water repellency as it rarely rains where I live. I feel that the coat is also excellent quality with respect to how it was manufactured. The fit of the coat is spot-on -- I ordered my normal Columbia size and it fits great! Love this rust color of the coat, too.