True to size and fit extremely well under & above layers. Worn 2 or 3 times in the 24 days I've owned the pants and they are fantastic for what they are! The quality of all beyond clothes items I've bought have been excellent. Would recommend them.
Size descriptions inaccurate. Choose one size larger than chart recommends, unless you want it skin tight. I returned my large for an extra-large and now it fits well. They were great at doing the exchange for the larger size!
I was looking for warm outerwear to wear during my Astrophotography Imaging Sessions. These last 4-6 hours. Winter Skies are the most amenable to this hobby. I ordered a size Large, as it was the only size available in my color choice. I normally wear size XL but the ordering instructions indicated that this parka is normally larger than the size indicated. When it arrived I was happy to find that it fits perfectly.
Outside in winter weather the parka performed admirably. Up until now I have only worn Columbia Parkas but the Beyond Clothing Parka kept me much warmer than I had imagined. Thusfar I have only had one opportunity to use the parka for it's intended purpose, but I never once felt the chill in the 15 degree temp and 20 mph winds.
Very warm, lots of smart features. Zipper goes up and to the right to avoid pressure on the face, pockets jn and outside, and very warm hood. Strong winds seem to penetrate the outer layer more than expected, so know the limits when in windy conditions.
Love the jacket. Live at altitude in Montana and have been out skiing. The jacket works as your description says! Would recommend.
The only negative (minor) is the zipper sticks at the starting insert. I expect that to resolve with more use.