This coat is very heavy and warm for those extreme winters. i love this coat and i got it a bit bigger so i can wear my sweater underneath. its a very stiff coat have in mind most carhartt clothing are stiff cause they are tough and made for the working man and woman. Im a construction worker and this coat is good for being outside but have in mind once you start working you will begin to sweat alot cause this coat is WARM.. Its very well made and strong, so is the zipper. you can add a hood but that's extra and you can get it on amazon.com as well. i will continue to buy Carhartt clothing as long as they keep building clothing that will last you for yearsss. I really recommend this coat.