This is my first Carhartt jacket, and it feels like it'll last me a long long time. It's of great quality and is very warm. It's been slightly warmer this winter so far in Massachusetts so I haven't worn it as much as I would have liked so far. I did wear it a couple of times when it was snowing and cold, and this kept me really warm and dry. I've never been much of a winter jacket person... I always just wore hoodies. Walking 15 minutes from my truck in the parking lot to my class across campus in the winter wasn't very fun, so this will make it less miserable. I've also done a bunch of yard work and other outdoor stuff and this jacket has held up great. Dirt and debris just brush right off. The number of pockets is great. I can keep my phone and iPod dry by keeping them on the inside pockets. This is definitely worth every penny as I can see this lasting for years and years. My girlfriend often steals it because it's so comfortable and warm! Get it and you won't regret it.