Contributions by Erin G (2)

I live in Syracuse, NY where (according to wikipedia) it snows more than any other U.S. city. So far I am really happy with my coat. The cherry color is nice. It hasn't been too windy to judge if the coat will cut the breeze, but I am guessing yes. The coat is very warm, particularly with the sleeve cuffs and form-fit. I am thin-built, 5'1" and it is difficult to find a coat that fits. The sleeves are the right length when other coats have been too short. And the fit is well contoured to go over a heavy sweater snuggly. Only problems are that the feathers sneak out the seems. Also, the coat is only water resistant, so rain beads at the start but the coat eventually gets wet.

I live in Syracuse, NY which (according to wikipedia) gets more snow than any other U.S. city. I ended up returning my coat because I would probably end up buying another once January hit. The sleaves were too short, something I read in other reviews. Also, the sleaves do not have cuffs so cold air is more likely to sneak in. The outer fabric seems really durable and the plum color is hip. As far as a packable coat, it is light but there are a lot of stiff seams that make it tougher to smash down. The staff helped me decide between two other coats: Marmot sweater (which is not a sweater) and a Columbia jacket, both of which are 800 fill. I got the Columbia jacket because it came in the dark cherry color and am so far happy with it except the feathers do come out the seams.