This jacket is perfect for people who live in the Northwest. The weather rarely gets below 0 or over 100 degrees. The jacket has the durable canvas fabric shell that Dickies is known for and a quilted lining (non-removeable). Carhartt has the same style jacket, but has a flannel lining. Why is this so important? If you have ever worn a long sleeve shirt under your jacket then you know that the lining can grab your sleeve caising it to put up and that my friend is not comfortable. I have used many types of jackets and some linings push out when taking it on and off. There have been heavy coats that make you sweat walking to the car and wind breakers that don't breathe enough and make the cool days very sweaty or freezing when walking around town. This one fits the bill, even for commuters.

The style is modern, there is better air circulation when not fully closed and the fabric won't easily catch blunt or sharp objects like polyester nylon can. It is not heavy and the fabric does not act like spaghetti so carrying it when it warms up is not a circus act trying to keep it from sliding out from under your arm (I don't think anyone walks with their jacket held by the collar. It is usually shoved under one arm.)

I have gone from traveller to commuter and this is the perfect jacket for fall, winter and spring and won't make you sweat when walking to and from the bus, train or light rail.