Bought this jacket mainly to wear around town and for some skiing. Skiing the groomers would be great for this jacket but I would not venture into the trees wearing it. The material is just not heavy enough. I generally wear this jacket with no more than a t-shirt underneath and it has kept me warm even in single digit temps.

The only minor gripe I have with the jacket is that the down is kinda thin on the undersides of the arms. Hopefully with more use it will spread out some.

My choice came down to the Cloudveil Down patrol, Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Parka, and the Marmot. The Marmot and the MHW were both warm, light, and comfortable. Both had great hood designs but the Marmot didn't have any chest pockets. So I went with the MHW. I like to have quick access to my stuff and the Marmot only has two hand pockets and one inside. Not real convenient.

I only got this jacket at the the end of last winter so I haven't worn it a lot, but it is very warm. a huge selling point for me was the waterproofness. my previous puffy was fairly water resistant, but still wasn't great. it's nice not to have to worry about it. the hood attachment is also super secure. I'm 5'8", 135 and the small fits me really well. the length is long enough to still cover my lower back when sitting, but it doesn't feel like a parka either.

I live in SW Alaska, where it gets cold early and stays that way. Was looking for an everyday, wear on the 4-wheeler, layer underneath, down jacket. This jacket has the room (I'm a big one-6'3" and 270 lbs) to layer and be warm and comfortable when riding our basic transport-an atv. Wind chill is not a problem with the "MemBrain" fabric outer shell. Seems to be well made, but only time will tell. This is a big improvement over the "Pillsbury Doughboy" feel of my heavy parka.

The best, warmest, affordable, well made jacket I have ever bought. I must get.

Great Jacket. Inner waistband makes for a snug fit again snow creeping in. Ample chest area gives you lots of room for flexibility. Would highly recommend for everyone, not just the skier. This is my 4th Marmot jacket and you can't go wrong with this one!!!

My son loves this jacket. He had another similar Marmot down jacket that he lived in constantly for 2 years in Jackson Hole. He loves the powder skirt inside the jacket which his old one did not have. He does not layer that much under the jacket even in the coldest temps. The jacket is a large and he is 5'11', 185 lbs and it fits great.

I was looking for a serious winter down parka. This isn't it. The sewn-through construction and megre fill just don't provide enough warmth. I wore it indoors one afternoon for about 30 mins and didn't break a sweat -- not a good sign it'd keep anyone warm in actual outdoor use. Too bad, because the cut fits and looks nice, and it's fairly lightweight. So, I guess that Marmot's recommendation of "urban" use is appropriate, but it's not my choice for a mountaineering garment.