Very good design, is light to use but very well while maintaining body temperature, ideal for use with lightweight clothing. Although I have not tested under extreme wet conditions, responds well to light and medium rain. I'm from a very windy area and in this respect has responded perfectly. I recommend it 100% and sorry for my bad English

columbia geocache - best all around jacket
What I really like about this jacket is the look and how light it is. I am five feet eleven inches tall and weigh 180 pounds, I purchased a size xl. The Columbia Geocache does not weigh me down when I am ice skating or skiing. There is alot of arm room which is a nice feature when playing outdoor sports. The omni heat does a nice job of keeping me warm and the down does not have that puffy feel. I am so pleased with the service and my purchase that I will be buying the Columbia Chugach vest that uses the same technology as far as the omni heat.

Great Price, Good Product
Having seen the commercials on TV and heard the warmth of Columbia jackets, I have been wanting to buy one for quite some time. I waited until the end of winter hoping brick-and-mortar stores would mark down their selection, but all I found was a limited selection and no significant markdowns. Therefore, I took my search online. I selected the jacket I wanted and searched the internet for the best price. I landed at Altrec! I placed my order using the size guide, pictures, and reviews on Altrec's website. Checkout was easy with Paypal, and I received me jacket before the estimated arrival date. Due to the inproportionate length of my arms, most jackets don't fit correctly in the sleeve. This jacket fits great in sleeve length and back length. This jacket is very lightweight. I was concerned about how warm it would keep me, but it keeps me as warm as a much heavier coat.

Excellent jacket
I ordered this jacket without trying it on since it was not available at any stores. Going off the the reviews I ordered my usual size. In my opinion I thought it was a little roomier than what I am use to but overall it still fits. As another reviewer had mentioned I would have liked adjustable cuffs since the sleeves are a little long. Otherwise the jacket is lightweight and keeps me warm as you would expect a down jacket to do. It was a great insulating layer under my shell and compressed as expected so it did not feel bulky.

Nice and warm. Fits well, lightweight and comfortable. Very attractive looking.