I really wanted to like this jacket due to its versatility, 3-in-one design. Removable everything -- liner and hood. Nice heat-controlling internal layer. Breathable. The biggest problems are two-fold: 1) It's cut too small - especially in the shoulders. 2) The removability is hindered by poor internal connection choice for the sleeves, near the cuff.

I can live with a snug jacket, but when this one has the inner layer installed, it's too tight at the shoulders. And too snug for the size. I wear XX all the time. My cheap microfiber insulated jacket from JC Penney fits perfect -- for all of $36. This much more expensive jacket from Columbia feels cramped across the mid-section, arms and shoulders.

Another problem is how they chose to attach the inner layer near the cuffs. It's about 5 inches away from the cuff edge. Therefore, when you try to remove it, you must be sure to reach inside, with your hands behind your back and grab the inner liner through the cuff -- or you can't get the sleeves off. That's just poor design.

I could buy a XXX size, but the hood is already too large on this XX, and my guess is the sleeves would be too long.