I have many jackets from Arcteryx, Patagonia, Lululemon, and Smartwool and like this jacket so much to write a review. I live in the Midwest and Stand Up Bike on my Elliptigo 11R every day there is no snow. This jacket keeps me warm during those wet and cold Fall/Winter mornings. What I find surprising is that it was pouring rain mid-ride and this jacket kept me warm and mainly dry. I own the new version and older version and like them both. I paid $175.00 for the black one and $175 for the blue one. I would buy this jacket again and would highly recommend this jacket to anyone that wants a think jacket that is warm when you're active. The wool is not scratchy, does not hold any odor, and washes up nice every time. You can use this as a stand alone jacket and also as a mid-layer. This brand is really very underrated and should garner more attention than it does. I absolutely love this jacket.