(I really must work on my gear -photographing skills!) I had this for Christmas, and what a great present. For a start, I love the colour! Bright cobalt blue.
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The detailing is in turquoise, including the zips to these chest pockets, which I find very useful for car keys, money, etc, leaving the main pockets for hands, gloves, maps
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The inside is purple.
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The hood covers much of the face. The whole jacket is very lightweight, and actually stretchy.
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Some more professional photos: it's available in jade and also red. The men's is available in purple
Worn in the snow
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The hoody in action by Clent on a sub-zero December day
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Enough about the looks - what about the performance? I have worn it for every single walk since I got it, and so I feel well able to judge
Temperature: I can confirm that it does do what the manufacturers claim. Despite it being so light, it is very warm. I have worn it in the snow, and right up to temperatures of about 15 degrees. I've kept it on, just opening and closing the zip when necessary.
Durability: The outer is supposed to be ripstop. I have caught it on lots of vicious brambles in the past three months, and not even a thread has snagged.
Design: I love the colour and the pockets. The hood isn't particularly flattering, but if it's that cold, who cares?
Waterproofness: It is not marketed as being waterproof, but I wore it on Sunday in a downpour and it did not leak through. I do carry a Goretex in my backpack for heavy rain, though.
Price: it retails at just under £200, and it's actually quite difficult to find, being a bit specialist, but you
could buy it here for £158.57 or here for £141.94.
My conclusion: if you can find it, and it suits your needs, buy it. It's great.
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