Purchased this item about 2 months ago.  I find that is very warm and cozy. The hood and the fur piece are both separtely removable.  Since it tends to snow and rain alot where I am,I just removed the fur piece but he left the hood so the fur wouldnt get wet. The coat also has about 5 pockets on the outside and 2 small one on the inside of the coat.  I would definitely recommend this to anyone.