Columbia Sportswear Diamond Run Jacket - Waterproof Insulated (For Women)

Things that are great about it

GREAT jacket. It's probably a little thin for a extremely cold Michigan winter. But I wear it to & from work, shopping...etc. It really is wind resistant which does help you stay warm. The only annoying thing is that the material is noisy and crinkles when it's cold. That's the only con. I'm 5'7" & thin. I bought the small. The sleeves were exactly the right length or maybe just a touch short. All and all a nice coat. I get LOT's of compliments on the color. (Bought the red.)

Columbia, known for quality textile production and this jacket is no exception. Lets face it, if you want to spend big money to flash a fancier name in outdoor active apparel, its easy to do and generally you get what you pay for. With Columbia sportswear it’s always been about the value and producing the best product for the price point. Columbia delivers on the technical ends and I’ve always found their products durable and expect this to be no exception. Beyond delivering on all teh basics that you would expect for this type of jacket, it incorporates all the extra necessary items found in jackets 3X the money, like plenty of utility pockets, inside and out – soft padded skin contact points and well thought out closures. For the money you can not go wrong with the product.

Quality coat. Insulation is a little thin, but coat is waterproof and it seems to block the wind well, which makes it both lightweight and comfortably warm.

Bad -This jacket really needs a waist drawstring. It would be so much warmer with that feature. Bad- The key clip in the outside waist pocket gets in the way when rezipping pocket closed. Good-I love the fleece lined hood, very cozy. Good- It's a great everyday jacket and winter sports jacket.

Good design and warm for those winter months. Very lightweight and easy to wear.

The best coat i've ever had!

I wear this item for walking,power walking, jogging and running in cold weather. It is absolutely the best single item for wind protection and maintaining body heat combined with breathability for cooling down during a heavy workout. I wear it over several layers of clothing, and I don't find it restrictive. I've worn it in 0-10 degree weather and stayed perfectly comfortable - not too warm, not too cold. I recommend it to anyone who wants a barrier from the elements without bulk.

The color combination is really nice and striking. The pockets are set at a nice angle and are lined,feels good to put hands in. A little difficult to zip (double zipper), has to be engaged just right. Comfortable to drive in, not too bulky, but still warm. Brand runs small.Make sure you go up one size. Had to send back the first Columbia brand for this one which I like better.

The weather has been so warm in our area that I haven't gotten to wear this jacket yet! But really like it because it is lightweight and I love the color. Looking forward to some cold weather so that I can wear it!