My son-in-law bought this jacket, and I tried it on. It was what I had been looking for the last 13 years. The best feature is that the collar when zipped to the top is snug around the neck, eliminating a scarf that I had to wear with my old jacket. Originally, the writeup about this jacket was that it was comfortable from 35-65. Having just worn it to the Monterey (CA) coast with a considerable wind, the jacket was windproof, and moisture just beaded up and dripped off, but below 40 I was cold, and above 65 I was too warm and had to take it off. The XL size, however, is roomy enough so that one can layer with a sweater. It's an almost ideal jacket for (at least) Northern California spring weather.

Note that there is a draw string for the bottom (accessible through the pockets, btw), and both sleeve cuffs can be made snug using the velcro straps. The jacket is extremely well made.

So, why 4 stars? Suggested retail printed on the label is $149.00, and I found the jacket through a store in Florida on winter clearance for half what North Face is asking, even considering THEIR sales price.