The hood is a terrible design. Other than that it is a great jacket for heavy output activity in the great outdoors.
I was shopping for cold weather gear to pair with my issue ECWS Parka. I found a close match in Manatee gray, and could not pass up the deal on a L8 parka and L7 pants. When I received my order I was impressed with the quality and went back for an L7 jacket but was too late…grrr
This is a really comfortable jacket. Fits well, feels great and really love the sleek look of it. This is also really warm, with is great because most warm jackets that I have make you appear puffy due to the insulation, but this jackets technology really make it warm to wear.