This jacket was really warm but sizing ran too small. Why can't someone make a down coat that goes down past your waist? I returned the coat and will wait for someone to come out with a longer down coat.

I have gotten the most bang for my buck with this coat. It is so warm and fits perfectly. The hood is something all winter outdoors men and women need on those windy days. The womens sizes run smaller than would be expected so order a size up ladies.

Love this coat--I wore it on a bouldering trip & then around town in the super-cold & I was wonderfully toasty. I had purchased this coat & the Marmot hooded poofy coat. This one packed much smaller and weighed signif. less. On the other hand, it has a 'thinner' material than the Marmot one. I liked the pockets inside of it (which the Marmot one lacked). It is super-poofy, with my coworkers calling me a space-chick, but at least I'm a warm space-chick.

First, French Blue is a gorgeous periwinkle color-you can't tell from the website.
I wanted a baffled, lightweight down jacket that looked good, came in a nice color, and was very compressible. It was hard to find, but this is it, with added hood and water-resistance too!
This jacket is well-designed. The zipper on the collar is hidden when you zip off the hood. It has useful inner (one mesh, one zip) pockets and hand warmer (lined and zipped) pockets. There’s heavier fabric on wear-areas (shoulders, outer arms). It’s very warm and lightweight. I use it solo and as extra layer while backcountry skiing. It compresses nicely in its stuff sack, and is roomy enough to fit over my hiking clothing/shell if necessary. Slightly longer than the Marmot and Patagonia down jackets I tried (a good thing).
My only complaints: VELCRO® on front zipper-flap and hood is black (they could've matched the blue fabric) and the arm length could be a little longer.
Overall, the jacket filled all my requirements and I’m very pleased.

Jacket was given as a gift and she loves it. No complaints.

Excellent design, hood will go over a helmet and front flap closure covers lower face. Very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Very good service and a good price from BackCountry. Thanks!