Love Marmot & Altrec
I am a big fan of all Marmot products and this jacket lives up to Marmot's great quality. Wind proof, water proof and very warm, great jacket for Chicago's nasty winters. Runs a little large, room for sweaters or sport coat. Purchased this jacket for my husband for a last minute Christmas gift. Altrec delivered within two days as promised. Thanks Altrec, he loves it.

Fantastic jacket at a great price
This was exactly what I have been looking for. I live in the wilderness region of the Adirondacks, off the grid, deep in the woods, where temps routinely go as low as minus 30 degrees. This Marmot is comfortable, warm, intelligently designed and wind and waterproof as well. I normally would go with a large, but after reading other comments about sizing, I went with the Medium and it fits perfectly.

What I was waiting for.
Initially i bought a North Face Summit Plasma Jacket. But it just wasn't warm enough. Got the jacket two days later (shipping with Altrec.com is very fast) just before heading to Tennessee on the 23 of Dec, a good thing, as the temps there were well below freezing. This Jacket is as warm as you will need....with layering beneath it it's toasty to hot. Extremely wind resistant, though i have yet to try it in rain conditions. It runs large, though very comfortable...both the hem and waistline are adjustable, and it covers below the waist thoroughly. The only thing that would make it better would be extra protection on the elbows, and scuff protection on the shoulders and chest area. Overall the material is very durable...It is a bit puffy, as it's a parka, yet doesn't get in the way. This is one of the best jackets you can afford yourself for extreme conditions, not withstanding the north or south poles. Couldn't be more pleased.

trim and warm
nice warm coat that is not bulky looking. true to size

Fantastic Winter Coat
I could not wait to get this coat once I ordered it as it seemed to have everything I wanted in a winter coat: it was waterproof, had a great down fill, an insulated hood, and a good reputation. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when I received it- the collar didn't seem to fit right, the hood was huge (i didn't realize it was designed to accommodate a helmet...), and there was a lot of thin velcro instead of heavy snaps. However, when I took it out on a freezing winter night, I realized it was a winner. The collar I was worried about made a great seal around my neck and the design of it kept the zipper away from my skin. The hood also did a great job, even with a 25 mph offshore wind in my face it didn't blow off and kept the wind out. At first I thought the lack of buttons meant it would be flimsy, but it helped contribute to the jacket's amazing lightness and made it much faster to put on and take off. A quick swipe with my hand and the zipper was protected by a flap that stayed put until it was time to unzip. The pockets were similarly very easy to get into and stayed shut. A few weeks later I wore the jacket in a heavy rain and saw the water bead and roll right off- a quick shake under an awning and it was practically dry (no dripping all over the store I was entering). All in all this is the finest jacket I've ever owned and I'm sorry I ever doubted it. I would also like to give props to Altrec for the great sale that they were offering, and delivering the jacket in a timely manner. In just a little while I will be making my next Marmot purchase through Altrec, so they've definitely made me a repeat customer.