I've had a 'puffer ' jacket for many years and needed to update it . I was a bit dubious at first that the Mountain Equipment jacket was going to be as warm as my old jacket as it wasn't as thick , but having warn it a few times now I'm over the moon with it ! Not only is it as , if not , warmer than my old jacket , I also don't resemble a 'Michelin man ' any more ! It's very lightweight , stylish and the hood is a lot more substantial than its competitors (removable too ) . The sales assistant in the Cotswold store in Solihull was also very helpful and knowledgeable in the product . Overall , 100% pleased in purchase.