Columbia Ballistic Insulated Jacket - Men's - 2007 BCS

First of all. I have The Dark Navy and Black,L size. it's 2007 model, so it doesn'´t have powder skirt, that's a shame, the 2008 model does. I am 1.85 m. Tall and my weigth is 85 kg aprox. Size: The Jacket is long, it's a Parka, below my waist, and for a reference the two hand pockets of it are at the same place as my jean's pockets. It fits great not too baggy, not too tight. Now it's spring in argentina (where i live) so i didn't use it with a lot of clothes underneath it. Only With a T shirt. I think when it gets colder with a fleece jacket, the fit would be the right one. If you use it only with the t shirt i think for me a size M would be great. but that's not the purpose of a winterjacket. It's Active Fit, so if you have a big belly consider that. Insulation: It's very warm, i think that with a baselayer of fleece or a softshell, you are done. Waterproof: I worn it on the rain, and the waterproof rating it's excellent, you won't get wet. the raindrops slide right off it. I got home and shoke it and it's dry again. Pockets: it has 2 hand pockets with no zip covered inside with a soft material, 2 chest pockets, one with zip also with soft material inside. one arm pocket. On the inside you have one big pocket with no zip, one with zip for wallet or cell phone and on the left side you have the media pocket with a button. Also has a cord for the earphnoes. Coreventing: very long double Pitzips on each arm. ;) Hood: Great hood, zip off, and velcro. Adjustable on the neck and around your head. Weight: It's mediumweigth. Others: Waist and end of jacket adjustable drawcords. Ballistic material on arms and shoulders it'´s great for prevent the rubbing on these sensitive areas, especially from backpacks. Velcro Handcuffs, the cut of them it's not straigth, really comfortable. Bottom Line: Cons: I missed the powder skirt,so i think for skiing it's not the best jacket. And the waistdrawcord doesn't adjust too much, you get the feeling that if you adjust too much it's gonna break. Pros: The size and lenght. (You get the feeling of being all covered with this jacket, especially on really cold days) The materials: Really waterproof. The Hood. the pockets. the coreventing. the ballistic material I am very pleased with this jacket, i recommend it.

Nice Coat/ Very Warm but fits alittle small

The jacket would have been alright it just was'nt long enough. If you would ever get a jacket that would be extra long, I'd try BackCountry again. I'm 6feet10 in. tall so I need a Taller size.