I LIVE IN UP STATE NEW YORK AND BEING IN THE MILITARY WORK ALOT OUT DOORS.  THIS ITEM IS COMPARABLE TO THE EQUIPMENT THAT THEY ISSUE US IN THE MILITARY.  IT IS A LITTLE BULKY BUT IF I HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN COLD OR WARM I CHOOSE THE LATER.  THE SIZES ARE A BIT CONFUSING SO IF YOU HAVE LARGE HANDS GET THE XL.  I GOT THE LARGE AND IT WAS VERY TIGHT FOR MY HANDS TO GET THROUGH.  I WAS ABLE TO EXCHANGE THEM WITH NO PROBLEMS.  GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.  THANKS