Columbia Bugaboo Parka - Men's - 2008 BCS

This is a very warm winter coat. Being from SW Tennessee, it's nice to have when then weather isn't as warm as usual! Very nice 3-in-1. It holds up well while snow skiing too!

I've been evaluating a few different ski jackets/soft shells -- this is one of the few that are available in tall sizes (although not through Backcountry, at least right now.)

This is a decently constructed 3-in-1 shell. It definitely feels less well-made than the other Columbia jackets I looked at (the 'Whirlibird' and 'Lhotse' models.) It also lacks ski-specific features such as underarm vents and a powder skirt. Ironically, though, I liked the fleece that came with this jacket better than the other Columbia zip-out liners. It seems fairly waterproof, but is not as warm/windproof as their higher-end shells.

For casual around-town use, or light ski duty, this will do just fine, and it looks pretty sharp. For serious mountaineering, look elsewhere.

Much to my surprise the jacket kept me dry and warm in a steady rain for 2 hours at 40F. The jacket design could be improved with armpit vents (zippers) and drawstring (powder skirt) around the waist. The fleece is light-weight, not for extreme cold temps. In freezing temps, you'll need extra layers, consider buying a size larger than you normally would. Overall, since I bought the jacket on sale...I'm pleased with overall value & performance as a casual jacket.

This jacket is pretty well made along with most Columbia products. It is very good in the rain and will keep you pretty warm with the fleece liner. It is nice on warmer days to take the fleece out and use the outside jacket as raingear or just as a windjacket. Overall, recommended at this price.

This coat like everything I have had that was Columbia is well made and quality. I needed a coat for this winter and I chose this over The North Face because it was cheaper and fortunately I feel that I got a good deal.

Just got my Columbia jacket a few months ago. Quite frankly i am not happy with Columbia's craftsmanship. The velcro pads the put the two ends of the jacket are slowly coming off. To think i have only used this jacket THRICE! A lot of loose end strings from the stitches could be seen. I should have gotten A different brand of jacket instead.

I have had this jacket for a while and it has been great. I use it for just about everything. I use the jacket and fleece together for skiing, and it works great. The fleece by itself is warm. The shell is great as a windbreaker and has about a million pockets. So my final word is that you should buy this great product.

Bought this to replace my old Nautica Parka. This is more form fitting, is comfortable and warm. However, I have not worn in a snowstorm or skiing, so I have to reserve final opinion till then. Not crazy about the color combo, though Columbia could have other brighter colors like red / white, yellow / black, orange / tan. But for now it fits the bill. Backcountry was great parka arrived on time.

J. O'L

This coat sounds nice, want to surprise my son for Christmas.

We were looking for this coat for our grandson and finally found the exact color, design and fit that we wanted for him. Speedy delivery and a very happy 16 year old!

It's nice, but a little bit big for Mediam size. Good stuff. Warm and thick

Just got it in today, love it already. Made with great care, and with lots of attention to detail. Tried it out outside in the cold new york winter, and not only does it keep you warm, it is lightweight. 5 stars.

This jacket actually has few competitors. All other 3-in-1 jackets this year are shorter. Even this one could be longer; the ski jacket I'm retiring was longer. Apparently, manufacturers are saving costs on materials. You can find longer jackets, typically snow board jackets, but few of them are as warm, either not insulated hardly at all or not 3-in-1 styles. This jacket is warm and weather proof. The liner is excellent. I have no idea why some manufacturers (e.g., North Face) have liners that do not zip to the shell. However, this jacket could use some vents and a powder skirt.

The outer layer is waterproof and comfortable. It also breathes well. The inner layer is a little thin, but any heavier and the combined jacket would be less comfortable. Another added bonus and is that the inner layer can be swapped for another Columbia with a blue tag.

Bought this last year before a ski trip to replace my old North Face Parka. Held up great for the trip and have been wearing it ever since. Windproof shell makes it great for cold windy days in Kansas. Fleece liner looks great as a standalone and keeps me plenty warm when I'm not in full-on bundle up mode. Removable hood is a nice feature (I always thought rolling it up in the collar looked kinda dorky) and was a great improvement over my old North Face. Plenty of pocket space means there's no reason why you can't carry the hood somewhere else, too. For the price, it's hard to beat.

this jackect is the the best. very warm and light weight.

Good jacket overall.
Pros: 3 configurations, rainproof and windproof, good fit and comfy, much less $ then a North Face.
cons: inner fleece is pretty thin (not sure if it will stand up to an east coast winter)

Definitely waterproof, and very very comfortable... Inside is able to come out to wash also... five stars all the way

I bought this for my fiance and he LOVES this coat. The 3-in-1 versatility completely won him over (especially for New England weather!) I liked that this coat was windproof and rainproof. I ended up buying the female counterpart to this because I liked his so much. I would recommend this coat to others. The fit looks great on him and the coat is comfortable (so I hear!)

Look this coat is a major outdoors asset. I love the versatility of it. COMPLETELY Waterproof ...yet don't overheat on the inside. If u dig the outdoors in the cold winter months...well grab it ...

This coat is great it's three coats in one i got the shell for the rain the fleece for when its a little chilly and combine them and its all over buy it trust me its well worth it

Overall a good Jacket but it has a few flaws. First off a built in hood would be much better that the detachable hood which can be lost and left at home when needed. Second the jacket is not very warm, the fleece lining is thin. Now, this can be a good thing when working up a sweat but if you are looking to keep warm while inactive additional
clothing is a must. This is at best a 32 degree jacket, 40 degrees being more the comfort zone. The last issue compounds the second, the jacket does not have much extra room inside so putting on extra layers can feel tight. This maybe solved with a larger size. For the price it is a good jacket but could be better.

My grandson was very happy with the jacket and really likes it.

Coat is nice, but color i ordered "Cordovan", not "Stryker"(i have resived)...
Disappointed...