My coat arrived on time and in good shape.  I have taken it on several night "missions" in all kinds of extreme cold and wet conditions.  I only layered myself with under armor, teeshirt, light hoody. My first thought was that the pockets are too high, well that was when I was just standing around. Once you start losing breath you realize it's easier to breath when your hand are in your pockets.  It seems to open up your diaphragm.  Also, I read that the hood is awkward, but I disagree.  It's easy to manage and conceal.  I like it so much I bought a backup.