This jacket is exactly what I was hoping for my son. Sporty, comfortable, it keeps you warm without adding bulk. Ideal! For reference, my son is 10 years old and wears size M (8-10) in shirts.

I just received this so not sure how warm it will be in Maine in the winter but my 8 year old loves it. Very light but still warm. My son likes things that are true to his size so we went the small (8) and it's just the right size, but I'd like it longer or a size up. Definitely not good for next year. Good details. Colombia has not yet disappointed.

The jacket is really well made, excellent stitching, strong zipper and snug fitting hood. It looks like it will take centuries. The sizing information on this page is COMPLETELY WRONG. Here is the exact Columbia Boys size chart on the jacket label: XXS: US size 4/5 (36-43 lbs, 39-44 inches) XS: US size 6/7S: US size 8 (52-67 lbs, 50-54 inches) M: US size 8/10L: US size 14/16 (93-115 pounds, 60-63 inches) XL: US size 18/20

I wasn't sure if my son (who is very picky) would like it. He doesn't like it, he LOVES it. He wears it tobogganing because it's very light and easy to move around in. We haven't had extremely cold temperatures yet, but it's warm in 25+ degree weather. Certain purchase.

My son didn't like most of the children's winter coats. I have the same coat and love it as I hate the extra bulk too. So I thought I would try this for my son. HE LOVES TO! Great fit! Very warm! I love the tight part of the sleeve so his little hands don't blow cold air!

Super warm and VERY light. As with all of our other Columbia coats that I have purchased, the quality is excellent. Should be warm enough for our Northwest Montana winters. We have several other coats with Omniheat technology and they all keep our kids comfortable in temperatures up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (with layers at that temperature) - our kids are very small and we don't usually wear them for long periods of time outside . Time when it's colder, so I can't speak to the heat factor in…

Last year he lost his Columbia Shimmer winter jacket. I replaced them with a medium down jacket. It was a bit big so he figured he could wear it this year and some next year. The "flicker" is so light I wanted to replace it with another one he could use next year and the year after, so I found this one and ordered a big one. They're a bit too big for him now (almost the same as the medium I bought from another brand) so I know he'll be able to wear them next year, but after that I'm not sure. I

I wanted a comfortable casual jacket that would keep me warm in the Michigan winter without spending a lot of money. I tried this boys jacket in size XL and it fits! It's so warm that I sometimes have to take it off in the car when it gets hot. It was already a very cold and snowy Michigan winter, and I was still warm in my coat. Also, for the record, I'm 5ft 8in, medium weight, and have a large chest. The jacket fits without being too tight and I can easily wear oversized sweaters and…