I must say myself, as a buyer of this indulgent jacket... I am pleasantly surprised. If you like to feel warm and superbly cozy in your jackets this is the jacket to have. A jacket is a piece of attire that is kind of like you get what you spend for. This jacket may be more than you spend on yourself in a while but why not go and splurg on something that will last you for a few years. This jacket is highly recommended for its durability, lush colours, and its exciting features/ With a built in pocket for goggles- us people who dont snowboard or ski much could use it as a wallet holder- ido... and there is also a built in cell phone holder. a deatachable hood. is waterproof, and is very very warm. because these jackets were made for mountain climber, snow boarders and skiers, who must brave sometimes some harsh elements outside to have their fun... these jackets are perfect and gauranteed to keep you warm.. they even have sizes for little kids and for those toddlers and babies that we mustn't forget they have adorable bunting bags and jumpsuits as well. with a great variety of jackets you can choose from a heavy duty or a light / soft shell. these jackets definetly do stand up to their name for a reason. they are the best built jackets company in the world. take a gander at the website-www..columbia.com and check it out-- and dont be upset when you find that perfect jacket and it says sold outside of u.s. because you can find the jackets in the us you just have to know where to find them- alot of times they are sold in high end ski shops/resorts...or in a jcpenny.. right now they have a huge sale on them...www.jcpenny.com and check it out for you or your family this is a wonderful buy..