Columbia Men's Coup De Main Insulated Jacket

Great jacket with new technology
March 12, 2012

So i got this jacket mainly because it claims to keep one very warm without the need for the extra padding. A very useful feature in crowded subways and the like. The interior of the jacket looks like black spotted aluminum foil. Well, nicer than aluminum foil but same color. I think the material does work because the jacket keeps me warm even though when you first get it, it seems like it is soo light. It has a tight fit but still i could wear a thin hoodie underneath ( and im on the chubby side, 5'6, and, 180 pounds). The only draw back so far is the lack of a hood, but that can be resolved easily. The material seem good, though i have seen a few lose strands here and there but nothing major. Whatever the material that the inside collar is made out of does tend to attract a bit of lint and such but nothing major really. I recommend this jacket though i would prefer people don't buy it so i remain more unique lol

Ultra warm
January 28, 2012

Bought my 1st new winter jacket in over 10 years on a Tuesday and received it Thursday night. The family headed to Mt Hood to sled, play, and ski. This jacket is WARM. The sleeves are a little long or my arms are short. I stayed dry while sledding and building snowmen. Night skiing was windy and snowy. Once again I was WARM. So far I am happy with it and the service I got from Altrec.

Great layering jacket
October 24, 2011

I purchased this jacket for use while ice fishing this winter. So far I have only have a chance to wear it out one evening when it was about 35 degrees, but I was almost too hot with a t shirt under it. Can't wait to get on the ice!