Was slightly skeptical buying this jacket with no reviews, but after IM'ing a Backcountry sales associate, he convinced me it was "stylin'" & I had nothing to lose with one of the best return/exchange policies around. Got it a few days later & let me tell you...never have I received so many compliments for an article of clothing before. I have a slim/athletic build & bought the medium. I usually wear an average t-shirt with a light sweater or shirt & tie underneath. I prefer a slimmer fit, but am still extremely happy. I chose "Breen" - think of it as a modern twist on Army fatigue green with a vertical Herringbone-style pattern. The associate was correct using "stylin'" as his description. From the first, I knew this was extremely well-constructed from the classic military-collar to the visible seams. You simply touch it & you know. The shoulder seams are moved slightly forward so my messenger bag sits comfortably on my shoulder, not on a bulging, uncomfortable seam. The chest pockets are extremely handy & the brass zippers are hidden by ingenious "flaps" that add to the styling. Both hand pockets are generous & have the identical insulating fabric as the entire jacket on the front side keeping cold winds from penetrating. Two extra inside pockets share the same "pouch", but remain separate. On the lower backside, there's just enough extra "jacket" to keep you covered when bending, sitting or stretching. I walk roughly a mile from my bus stop to work everyday, through the downtown skyscrapers of Seattle, & wanted a jacket that would significantly reduce the windchill effect - this jacket out-does itself. When it gets wet, your warmth is not sacrificed & dries extremely quickly. It's made of wool, polyester & nylon. It looks like wool & feels like wool while the nylon gives it just a slight "stretch". The Care Label says: Dry clean or machine wash cold, gentle cycle, no bleach, line dry, do not iron." The ONLY thing I've noticed since I've been wearing it for about 1 month, is slight "piling" where my messenger bag strap rubs, but it's so minor I don't consider it an issue.

If you're craving warmth, comfort, style, a complement to your wardrobe as well as compliments from your friends, I know a little secret - well...not anymore.

An amazingly stylish jacket which often supercedes the comfort factor. I wore it for the first time this morning from the bus to work in downtown Seattle. The looks I got made me think my zipper was open. It definitely is a statement. I purchased the Empire Blue/Asphalt Gray color. As in other reviews, if you prefer the athletic fit, do order a size down. I have a 42 chest & a small fit me perfectly. It will show off the work you've been doing at the gym. It would lose the affect if it were slightly loose. My only complaint is the neck collar. The front cut needs to be tapered for your chin. When fully zipped, it rubs severely. When you're relaxing with it down slightly, the edges are a bothersome annoyance. You'll need to fold the collar down, but again, that takes away from the aesthetics. The warmth is sufficient, but if the wind kicks up, you feel like you're an uninsulated window. Overall, I'm quite the satisfied customer.