Review on Columbia Women's Kaleidaslope II Jacket: Stay Dry and Comfortable with Waterproof & Breathable Technology by Justin Hill

GOOD: I really like this jacket. I wear it down to -10 degrees Celsius, but it's light enough to wear even in spring. Situations where I've worn it: New England winter, very windy Scandinavia in spring, running in summer (don't ask), on the bow of a boat approaching a glacier at high speed (last situation I was cold. wins !) the faux fur on the inside of the collar is comfy but bloody ugly. This makes it impossible to use this jacket as part of a fashionably unsportsmanlike winter ensemble. I prefer to be warm rather than cool so I use it anyway but I really hope that changes. At least they could paint it black. FUR: No hood. Baggier as a model - I ordered a few sizes up and if you want a more fitted look be prepared to feel very uncomfortable moving! It's certainly not a deformity, though, and can be quite photogenic, especially with the chevron detailing.