I was looking for a warm, water-wind-proof, breathable jacket to "survive" the Ohio winters.

I'm 6'1 and 165lbs and the M is perfect. It fits comfortable and the sleeves are long enough.
It could be longer on the waist but I personally I prefer it like that (more for style reasons).
I wore that jacket for up to almost 5F degrees. No problem at all. You can also easily layer with a fleece since it's not tight. (I wear my Khumbu all the time for exapmle). Oh and it looks that it's good with the rain too (as it should be since it's a hyvent)

Things that I like:
- The padded hood protects really well.
- You are perfectly protected from wind. I was surprised I didn't feel anything.
- Even in "warmer" days, around 40-45 days I didn't feel so warm in it.
- Rugged construction

Generally I'm very happy with my first TNF jacket. I found it kinda pricy but I think it worths the money. You can also check from live.com/cashback to get a percentage back. I got $30. Not bad.
Btw, I got some nice compliments too! :P

I work on a dock where the winds bring the temperature down to -30 degrees and i cannot feel the slightest hint of cold while wearing this. This is the ultimate jacket. Lots of large pockets & very comfortable. I cannot find anything wrong with this.

I'm 5' 9" and 170 and this coat was just too big in the chest. Fit well under the arms and was a good length, but it just looked kind of silly and puffy. Sleeves were also a bit long. not a great coat for my body type, i guess.

I have been burned by TNF on sizing before, so I was bound and determined not to let it happen again.

This coat runs a bit short in the chest, but the sleeves are sized correctly. I am 6' 175lbs and the medium is fine. I suppose if you wanted the ability to layer a lot under it, or like your coats a bit looser, the large would be okay. Please ignore the sizing chart posted, it's not that accurate.

The coat itself is comfy. The lining is soft and not itchy, and doesn't pill much. The outer shell is a rough nylon/oxford material that has a nice look to it. The fur on the hood is a bit obnoxious, but you can remove it with the zipper. I found the hood hangs very nicely and doesn't feel too tight or too big.

There's lots of pockets and pouches, but they're hidden well. The velcro over the main zipper is strong but you can still pull it apart with one hand.

Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of the coat and would definitely recommend it.

(Also, the colors in the picture are a tad washed out -- the colors in real-life are much more vibrant. I got "brownie brown" and found it to be a very rich color.)

Very nice jacket, but too short for a fella with a long torso.

I bought this jacket for my bf for Christmas. He usually wears medium so I ordered a medium. The fit was quite big though. It fit more like a large. I must say that he can't stop telling me how warm it is!...
Anyway, we're exchanging it for a Medium in the Gotham jacket. It's more true to size. Return/exchange process was smooth and BackCountry's customer service rocks!! I even bought a jacket for myself!

This is prolly the sickest jacket i could have bought. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. If you want a warm coat the is the one to buy. I would buy another one of these if i could afford it. :D

My girlfriend got this for me for christmas a few years ago as a total suprise and it's easily the warmest coat i've owned in years.This jacket can really take all the worst mother nature can dish out whether it's freezing rain, arctic blasts or sub zero blizzard conditions, it's stood up to all of that.This jacket is so warm and toasty i feel like i'm cheating the elements.The wind and waterproof HyVent shell is a huge plus as i know my core will be staying dry no matter how bad it gets.I love pairing this with an insulated pair of The Northface Freedom Pant.

Has no one heard of trying it on before you buy?

Received an Ice Jacket at the weekend, Fits perfect as I tried it at a local outdoor shop before trawling the net for the best price!

Warm, Waterproof, does what it says on the tin.

Are there better Parka's out there?...probably.
Are there better mass produced Parkas...Probably not.

Highly recommended.

I never received my gear after putting in an inquiry and the compnay sending a replacement that I never received. They gave me a hard time about receiving my money and still havent receive refund. First and last time that I will purchase something from this website.

Mountain hardwear absolute zero sl parka!!!
NForget northface!!
Ten years ago they were ok.
The warmest parka, and i have fifteen parkas is the mountain hardwear absolute zero sl parka! It will protect you and keep you toasty.
It is a top quality parka!!!