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!

I am 5'3 and 116lbs. I bought the Small so I can fit some warmer layers underneath. It actually is a very flattering jacket. A bit long on me (lands at just an inch or two above the knee). It is so lightweight, when I brought in the box, I thought there was no possible way a jacket fit in there. It's too warm here for me to tell if it's actually warm, but in a few weeks, I'll be testing it in Seattle's November. The hood is cozy and lined with nice fleece, and the sleeves were a good length for me - when I tried the heavenly short jacket, the sleeves were almost comically long. These land about mid-palm for me. I can't wait to wear it. I hope it packs up nice and small for my trip, and I will be eager to update how it goes. Overall, love this jacket (I wish it was a tiny bit shorter, but better too long than too short, right?) Edit: It was perfect for my trip! I went when it was 45-50 degrees and it kept me warm (perhaps even a bit too warm in certain settings, like being in the car, but that's not a downside) and it protected against windy weather super well. I wore a thick hoodie underneath and was very comfortable wherever I went. The hood is a bit small if you're wearing a beanie or a hoodie, but otherwise, I'd say it's a great jacket. My only gripe is that the arms aren't insulated as well as the rest of the jacket. When it began to drizzle I could feel the coldness of the rain on my arms, even though the rain didn't soak into the jacket.

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.

This is my 2nd time buying this jacket - got the first one about 6 years ago and it still looks brand new even with heavy use. Lost weight & back for a smaller size. Super lightweight and packable but very warm, perfect length, the cozy hood lining helps it "stick" to your hat to stay in place, and it's machine washable when needed. On exceptionally cold days I'll wear a fleece vest underneath for a bit of extra warmth. The coat is slimming with a more feminine shape and is super comfortable to wear. The only improvements I'd like to see are a drawstring to adjust and hold the hood in place on windy days, and for the coat to actually be water-resistant or waterproof (it's currently not either - you'll be soaked in no time in wet conditions) - I currently use a waterproof poncho or similar over it when needed. Otherwise, I love everything about this.

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.

I do not drive due to a seizure disorder, so I walk everywhere whether I want to or not, no matter the weather. I also have EDS, so my joints are great and get really sore/stiff. I live in Michigan, so the weather is always a fun rollercoaster and winters are very snowy/cold. I walk to work at 6:30/7am as well. I have used Columbia coats for years, and this is my favorite one yet. I swear by omni-heat. It really works. I feel like a little baked potato. All of my winter/fall coats have had it for the last decade or so. It allows me to wear one less layer than in the past. I bought a size large even though it is a bit roomy on most of me so I could easily layer. I can wear a sweater or a base layer on below 30 degree days. If it is above 30, I don't have to wear a base layer walking to work. Just a regular sweater, a crochet cowl, gloves, and this coat. I am 5'4'' and about 130-140 pounds, depending on my exercise routine. The coat comes to around my knees, which I love. I have a medium in an older version of this coat and it fits very well, just a tad tight in the chest (I am busty), so it was harder to layer. The hood has a nice soft layer to it. It isn't fleece, which is great since I am hypersensitive and don't like fleece. It is in the pockets as well. I like that the hood isn't too awkwardly tight. I can wear my big earmuffs with it. It also stays up pretty well on windy days too. There are sleeve things within the sleeves around the wrists with a thumb hole so the snow doesn't get in. I like that it is more fitted in the waist rather than a straight unisex style like other coats. It is more flattering when not wearing layers. Only complaint is that since I bought it a sizer bigger, it is a tad roomy in the butt/leg area so it can be breezy. I wish there was a drawstring or something down there, but not really a big deal.

In Texas, there is no such thing as a winter coat. So going to Chicago then to Minnesota for Christmas, I needed something. I ordered, tried on, and sent back a variety of coats until this one arrived! It's lightweight. You can fold it, roll it up, and fit the jacket into the hood (used it as a pillow on the plane!). It packs well. The outer pockets zip down and there's another one inside. But the best feature...because it has a "mylar" lining, it's crazy warm! It's like walking around in a space blanket!!! I'm tall, and this jacket length is just above my knees. I bought a size up so that I could layer, but it's still form fitting so I don't look like the Michelin Tire or Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man! What a GREAT find!

Useful convenient and quite warm although I did notice the thermal material inside which is very very hot unlike normal jackets or sweaters this actually does feel extremely warm perfect for the cold temperatures outside but I did find it maybe a little too hot despite it not having any fleece or otherwise I do appreciate it being so warm but at the same time I would probably not find it so nice if I was the type of person who sweats a lot I do understand it's for warmer weather but I did find them a little too extreme and unnecessary for this kind of jacket maybe although it's practical and convenient I don't understand the need to make it almost like more of an outwear type of jacket but it's very long and I also find that useful I also loved the colour and style so it's a win for me .