Columbia Womens Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket

I really like this jacket! I've worn it in 10 degree weather here in Michigan and it keeps me warm. It's not bulky and puffy like all these puffer coats. It's very easy to put on, warm, has a nice hood, and inside pocket and zipper pockets, also with the loops in the sleeves for your hands to go through! Well worth the price! Fast shipping, too! I purchased the black, size 2X. The quality is the best, and sizing is perfect. Keeps me very warm. I'm 5'5", 190 lbs., and 46 bust, and about 48 hips. I like some room in my clothing. The only thing I wish this jacket had was an alternative of snapping also with the zipper. Other than that....it's the perfect Winter in Michigan jacket!! Perfect length, too! Read more

Love, love, love this jacket! This is my second time purchasing it. They have improved the design, making it even thinner, but extremely warm. They kept the inside and outside zipper pockets, which I love. I actually tried a few different jackets, but ended up coming back to this one. The quality, durability and thin material make it a win!! Fits true to size. Read more

Fits perfect and love the color! Great light weight coat but also keeps you warm! Read more

I needed a warm and water resistant coat for a winter trip to NYC. I had my eye on this coat for a while, but originally ordered a less expensive, different brand of coat from a competitor store. They sent me the wrong coat, so I came back to this one. I have a thin Columbia windbreaker that I love, so was hoping this would be THE COAT. Y'all. It's *almost* perfect. It's not bulky at all, but it is incredibly - surprisingly - warm. I loved the longer length and the sleeves with the thumbholes. I'm around 5'6", size 10 women's and ordered a large. I was easily able to layer a baselayer t-shirt and a medium weight sweater underneath and i didn't feel like the poor kid all bundled up in "A Christmas Story." The inside zipper pocket was *chef's kiss* for stashing my tiny zip wallet and OMNY card as we went about our day. It is sleek and not like an enormous puffer coat , so if I did take it off indoors to carry it was lightweight and wasn't like lugging around a king size down comforter. The only, and I mean only, negative was that putting the hood on and zipping all the way up was a bit uncomfortable. I opted for a hat so that didn't pose an issue. It honestly was not enough of an issue for me to dock a star - it's that great of a coat! Hoping it lasts through several winters and more travels! Read more

So I bought this coat along with the Columbia Mighty Lite to try them out side by side and ended up liking this one a little better for the following reasons. I love the fleece in the hood. I like the thickness of the coat, it's light but not too light. It's made very well. I like the nylon sleeve thumb holes. They add a very nice touch and definitely keep out any drafts. Here are a few things I don't love about the coat as well as some critiques/suggestions. I don't like the zipper. It's a left-handed zipper for one, which I had read in the reviews but had never tried one. It was very hard to figure out and I still don't always get it zipped on my first attempt. Essentially you don't need to align the left side all the way down to the 2nd zipper head. Just put it in the first one and struggle for a few seconds and then zip it up. My husband spent about 5 minutes working with it breaking it in before showing me how to do it. The zipper head (pull up part) on the other coat was much more sturdy, and I really liked the felt material on the inside of the zipper that actually zipped up to my mouth to keep my lips warm and soft. I ordered the XS in both coats and this one allows me to wear several layers like a sweater with a puffer vest and still have room to sit and move. The other one was more hour glass shape which I liked, but I was only able to zip it over one sweater and it was still a bit snug around my waist when zipped. So ordering that one in the next size up S which is a 4-6 would definitely have been too big. Adjustments to make for future models: Please PLEASE add fleece to the bottom foot of the INSIDE of the coat so that our legs can stay warmer when we are walking in super windy conditions, but leave the silky material on the outside so it still looks like a nice coat. I really think this would be an amazing addition. Please add more material to the portion that zips up to the face so that it covers the mouth without having to crame your neck down into the coat. Also, add something to help the warm fleece hood stay on! I shouldn't have to freeze my hand to hold the hood in place when it's super windy. Add like 2 inches of fleece or soft felt material to the inside of the zipper part that touches the mouth instead of cold silky material. Also make all of your colors the same price.... I wanted silver but it was $140, the very last beet red in my size was only $79. I'd buy more colors if your prices were more consistent. I realize this review looks like I have a lot of negative to say about the coat, but I still love it! I wear it every day I just wish it had a few more features to make it the #1 perfect coat. For reference, I'm 5'1" 100lbs petite and the XS is still roomy. Read more