Cloudveil Koven Plus Down Jacket - Women's - 2009 BCS

If you are tired of layering, this is the coat for you. Cloudveil thought of everything! It is a shell with a built in down under-layer. It is great for storm days. The shell is bomber; blocking out the gnarliest wind conditions and the down fill will keep you warm on the coldest days. The pit zips are perfect for regulating your temperature when you are working hard. The collar is deep enough to hide you face from the chilly conditions of the mountain.

This jacket has everything I wanted - waterproof, cozy, pockets galore, pit zips, and not bulky at all! The sleeves are nice and long - I often have trouble with sleeves being too short. I like having the ability to unzip the bottom a bit while driving. It is a form-fitting jacket.

It does leak feathers - which makes it tough to wear it to work over dark/black tops. This may be a dumb question, but does the leaking get better or worse over time? (I haven't had a down jacket for years)

Also, if you have much in the way of hips, or want to wear anything midweight under it, order up a size. It's a nice trim fit, true to size, and a little stretchy.

Another reviewer mentioned the stiffness of the pit zips - I've worn this less than a week, and they seem to be softening up some already. Worth it!